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commissaries Definition


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commissary
noun commissaries
    1. In the army: an officer responsible for supplies and provisions.
    (US)
    2. A store supplying provisions and equipment to a military force.
    (originally US)
    3. A canteen serving a film studio, etc.
    4. A deputy, especially one representing a bishop.
Etymology: 14c: from Latin commissarius officer in charge.



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