(UK, historical) A person employed to evaluate the cases of people applying for relief, and to allocate funds or authorize entry to the workhouse. / (UK, university slang, obsolete) One's father.

plural of outdoor officer

(UK, historical) A customs officer who worked outside the custom house, visiting the docks, warehouses, etc.

plural of naval officer

An officer on board a man-of-war. / A custom-house officer of high rank in the United States.

a large building which contains offices on several floors, often for several firms.

plural of office block

An office or institution providing telegraphic services, a place from which one could send a telegram (a historical kind of electronic message).

plural of line officer

(US) A commissioned officer who exercises general command authority and is eligible for operational command positions.