Meaning of general staff | Babel Free

Definitions

A group of officers in charge of an army under the control of the commander-in-chief.

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“Meronyms: staff officer, chief of staff”

“It was at most but a vague hint dropped by a certain notorious Parisienne in a jealous mood that had caused suspicion to rest upon the lieutenant. But general staffs are jealous of their secrets, and treason so serious a thing that even a hint of it may not be safely neglected.”

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