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Ordnance Survey

name

Etymology

So called because in earlier days the survey was carried out under the direction of the Master-general of the Ordnance.

Definitions

  1. Originally the branch of government that produced maps for the military, now a civilian…

    Originally the branch of government that produced maps for the military, now a civilian organisation that produces maps worldwide.

  2. Similar organisations in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA