AIDE-DE-CAMP


Meaning of AIDE-DE-CAMP in English

aide-de-camp /ˌeɪd də ˈkɑːmp/ BrE AmE noun ( plural aides-de-camp (same pronunciation) ) [countable]

[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: French ; Origin: 'camp helper' ]

a military officer whose job is to help an officer of a higher rank

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