Glossary entry

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 Other 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
Proposed translations (Dutch)
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buiten dienst

In ordinary means "laid up" or "out of commission"
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