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Synonyms for commissary

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kom-uh-ser-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒm əˌsɛr i

Définition of commissary

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "one to whom special duty is entrusted by a higher power," from Medieval Latin commissarius, from Latin commissus "entrusted," past participle of committere (see commit). Originally ecclesiastical; the military sense of "official in charge of supply of food, stores, transport" dates to late 15c. Hence "storeroom" (1882) and "dining room in a larger facility" (1929, American English).
  • noun deputy
Example sentences :
  • He was rewarded with the appointment of Commissary of Police at Niort.
  • Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson
  • Thereupon she handed Muche's books and the copies set by Florent to the commissary.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • The commissary, however, had begun to read the copies with a grave air.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • The commissary said there was quite sufficient there to hang him.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • There was no more question of the commissary of police that evening.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • Say the word, and I 'll go with you this moment to the commissary.
  • Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever
  • Meanwhile the commissary and his assistants prepared to depart.
  • Extract from : « Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune » by Charles James Lever
  • This is no longer the France that remembers an English commissary at Dunkirk.
  • Extract from : « Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • "You are free, Monsieur le Duc," said the commissary, bowing respectfully.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • "I will be responsible for this gentleman's appearance," said Cashel, addressing the commissary.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

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