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officer of the day

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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.

Origin:
1835–45
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officer of the day  
n.   pl. officers of the day
A military officer who, for a given day, assumes responsibility for security, order, and supervision of the guard.
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