English Explanatory Dictionary

relieving officer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person employed to evaluate the cases of people applying for relief, and to allocate funds or authorize entry to the workhouse.
  2. One's father.

Word forms

relieving officer relieving officers
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