Quartermaster
/ˈkwɔːr.tərˌmæs.tər/noun
An officer responsible for the supply of troops, including provisions and equipment.
Did you know?In medieval times, the quartermaster was not just a supply officer but often held the authority to manage and allocate resources, shaping the fate of entire armies—a true master of fortune!
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
quartermaistre
“A master in charge of a quarter of supplies.”
Old French
French
quartier
“A division or sector, particularly in military context.”
Late Latin
Latin
quartarius
“A fourth part, referring to a unit of measure.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kwet-
“To divide or separate, relating to portions or shares.”