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in ordinary

Dutch translation: buiten dienst


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English term or phrase:in ordinary
Dutch translation:buiten dienst
Entered by: Willemina Hagenauw
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10:02 Apr 7, 2011
English to Dutch translations [PRO]
Ships, Sailing, Maritime / war ships in the 18th century
English term or phrase: in ordinary
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
Willemina Hagenauw
Local time: 15:03
buiten dienst
Explanation:
In ordinary means "laid up" or "out of commission"
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Alta Verba
Belgium
Local time: 16:03
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Hartelijk dank
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4 +3buiten dienst
Alta Verba


  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
buiten dienst


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

Alta Verba
Belgium
Local time: 16:03
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in FlemishFlemish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Hartelijk dank

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agree  Machiel van Veen: Klopt.
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agree  Lianne Van De Ven
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agree  Sindy Cremer
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