Ordnance Survey
English
Etymology
So called because in earlier days the survey was carried out under the direction of the Master-general of the Ordnance.
Proper noun
- (Britain) Originally the branch of government that produced maps for the military, now a civilian organisation that produces maps worldwide.
Translations
organization producing maps
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