ordnance

Meaning

Noun

Origin

  • A reduced form of ordinance, which is attested from the late 14th century in the sense of "military equipment or provisions".
  • The sense of "artillery" arises in the early 15th century, the sense "military logistics" in the late 15th century.
  • The shortened form ordnance arises by the 17th century, now distinct in meaning from the surviving meanings of ordinance.

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