ORDNANCE


Meaning of ORDNANCE in English

ord ‧ nance /ˈɔːdnəns $ ˈɔːr-/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: ordenance ; ⇨ ↑ ordinance ]

1 . large guns with wheels SYN artillery

2 . weapons, explosives, and vehicles used in fighting

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