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Headquarters

The quarters or place of residence of any chief officer, as the general in command of an army, or the head of a police force; the place from which orders or instructions are issued; hence, the center of authority or order.

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Ace 76% connected

A unit; a single point or spot on a card or die; the card or die so marked; as, the ace of diamonds.

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Guardhouse 76% connected

A building which is occupied by the guard, and in which soldiers are confined for misconduct; hence, a lock-up.

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Force 76% connected

To stuff; to lard; to farce.

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Office 76% connected

That which a person does, either voluntarily or by appointment, for, or with reference to, others; customary duty, or a duty that arises from the rel…

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