charge of quarters


charge of quarters

Definition of CHARGE OF QUARTERS

: an enlisted man designated to handle administrative matters in a unit especially after duty hours —abbreviation CQ

First Known Use of CHARGE OF QUARTERS

circa 1918

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: charge plate
Previous Word in the Dictionary: charge off
All Words Near: charge of quarters

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up charge of quarters? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More