marine hospital

noun

A (land-based) hospital, between 1798 and 1981, existing primarily for the benefit of civilian mariners.

Meanings

nounmarine hospital (plural marine hospitals)

plural marine hospitals

  1. UShistoricalA (land-based) hospital, between 1798 and 1981, existing primarily for the benefit of civilian mariners.
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