commissary

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One to whom is committed some charge, duty, or office, by a superior power; a commissioner.

An officer of the bishop, who exercises ecclesiastical jurisdiction in parts of the diocese at a distance from the residence of the bishop.

An officer having charge of a special service; as, the commissary of musters.

An officer whose business is to provide food for a body of troops or a military post; -- officially called commissary of subsistence.

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Each week, a rotating assortment of daily fresh-baked pies, sides, and commissary items is made available for pre-order. Source: Internet

Making matters worse, angry mobs began “besieging the commissary stores, destroying liquor, intent perhaps upon pillage, and swaying to and fro in whatever momentary passion possessed them,” reported a local newspaper editor. Source: Internet

On May 5, 1777, General George Washington asked Boudinot to be appointed as commissary general for prisoners. Source: Internet

He built a commissary in a town forming along the rail route which most residents were calling "Forrest's Town," incorporated as Forrest City, Arkansas in 1870. Source: Internet

He had able and willing assistance from his American friends in the Aramco commissary, particularly Fred Graaf, now in retirement. Source: Internet

And in the military commissary, where they had to shop, the prices were so exorbitant for the little that arrived that they ate up the soldiers' tiny income. Source: Internet

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