meaning of quarterman
1. An officer whose duty is to provide quarters, provisions, storage, clothing, fuel, stationery, and transportation for a regiment or other body of troops, and superintend the supplies.
2. A petty officer who attends to the helm, binnacle, signals, and the like, under the direction of the master.
3. an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
Related Words
quartermaster | quartermaster general |
