town major

noun

: an officer of a British garrison having the general supervision of good order (as in an occupied city during military operations)

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of town major was in 1646

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“Town major.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/town%20major. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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