wagonmaster

English

Alternative forms

• wagon-master, wagon master

Etymology

From wagon +‎ master.

Noun

wagonmaster (plural wagonmasters)

1. The man in charge of a wagon.
2. (by extension) The person, man or woman, in charge of a wagon.
3. (by extenstion, military) A military transport officer
4. (military, by extension) A military logistics officer

Coordinate terms

• quartermaster
• trailmaster

 

Derived terms

• wagonmaster general

 

Related terms

• wagoneer
• wagonmistress
• wagon train