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officer of the day

noun Military.

an officer who has charge of the guard and prisoners on an assigned day at a military installation. Abbreviation: OD, O.D., O.O.D.

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1835–45

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officer of the day

—n
	Also called: orderly officer a military officer whose duty is to take charge of the security of the unit or camp for a day

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