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   Ration (rāˈshŭn or răshˈŭn), n. [F., fr. L. ratio a reckoning, calculation, relation, reference, LL. ratio ration. See Ratio.]
   1. A fixed daily allowance of provisions assigned to a soldier in the army, or a sailor in the navy, for his subsistence.
   
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   ☞ Officers have several rations, the number varying according to their rank or the number of their attendants.
   
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   2. Hence, a certain portion or fixed amount dealt out; an allowance; an allotment.
   
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   Ration, v. t. To supply with rations, as a regiment.
   
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