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head-quarters

[hed-kwawr-terz, -kwaw-]

head·quar·ters

[hed-kwawr-terz, -kwaw-]
noun, plural -ters. (used with a singular or plural verb)
1.
a center of operations, as of the police or a business, from which orders are issued; the chief administrative office of an organization: The operatives were always in touch with headquarters.
2.
the offices or working location of a military commander; the place from which a commander customarily issues orders.
3.
a military unit consisting of the commander, his staff, and other assistants.

Origin:
1640–50; head + quarters

sub·head·quar·ters, noun, plural -ters.

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Head-quarters is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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head·quar·ter

[hed-kwawr-ter, -kwaw-]
verb (used with object)
1.
to situate in headquarters.
verb (used without object)
2.
to establish one's headquarters.

Origin:
back formation from headquarters
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