Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
in ordinary
Dutch translation:
buiten dienst
Added to glossary by
Willemina Hagenauw
Apr 7, 2011 10:02
13 yrs ago
English term
in ordinary
English to Dutch
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Ships, Sailing, Maritime
war ships in the 18th century
All the ships would be coming back from their battles, would moor here and rest 'in ordinary'.
Can someone help me with this phrase in this context?
many thanks
Willemina
Can someone help me with this phrase in this context?
many thanks
Willemina
Proposed translations
(Dutch)
4 +3 | buiten dienst | Herman Boel (X) |
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buiten dienst
In ordinary means "laid up" or "out of commission"
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