muster-book
Definition
- Noun:
- Military register: A "muster-book" is a book or official register in which the names of military personnel are recorded, typically used for keeping track of soldiers, their units, and attendance at musters (formal assemblies for inspection or roll call).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The sergeant carefully updated the muster-book after the morning roll call. (The official record of soldiers' names was revised.)
- Every new recruit’s name was entered into the muster-book upon arrival at the camp. (The military register was used to document personnel.)
Advanced Usage
"to be struck off the muster-book": to be removed from the official military roll, often due to discharge, desertion, or death.
- After his injury, he was struck off the muster-book and sent home. (His name was deleted from the register.)
"to call the muster-book": to read aloud the names in the register to verify attendance.
- The officer called the muster-book at dawn to ensure no one was missing. (He recited the list for checking.)
Variants and Related Words
Muster (n): a formal gathering of troops for inspection or roll call.
- The entire battalion assembled for the morning muster. (The troops gathered for inspection.)
Muster-roll (n): a list of names of those present at a muster; a synonym for muster-book.
- The captain checked the muster-roll before the march. (He verified the list of attendees.)
Synonyms
- Register: an official list or record of names.
- Roster: a list of people and their duties or assignments.
- Roll: a list of names, especially in a military context.
Related Idioms
to pass muster: to meet required standards or be considered acceptable.
- His performance did not pass muster, so he was reassigned. (It was not good enough to be approved.)
to muster up: to gather or summon (courage, strength, or support).
- She had to muster up the courage to speak in front of the troops. (She gathered her bravery.)