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wardroom

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ward⋅room

  [wawrd-room, -room]
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–noun (on a warship)
1. the area serving as the living quarters for all commissioned officers except the commanding officer.
2. the dining saloon and lounge for these officers.
3. these officers collectively.
Origin:
1795–1805; ward + room
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ward·room   (wôrd'rōōm', -rŏŏm')   
n.  

  1. The common recreation area and dining room for the commissioned officers on a warship.

  2. The commissioned officers on a warship.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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