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Definition of the Distinguished Service Cross noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the Distinguished Service Cross

noun

/ðə dɪˌstɪŋɡwɪʃt ˈsɜːvɪs krɒs/

/ðə dɪˌstɪŋɡwɪʃt ˈsɜːrvɪs krɔːs/

(abbreviation the DSC)

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a British medal for brave actions, given to officers in the Royal Navy since 1914 and in the merchant navy (= the country's commercial ships) since 1942

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