Meanings of double ration in English

A double ration of meat was issued to the whole force.

He felt the need of coffee-strong coffee-andhe boiled himself a double ration.

S. that evening, and were able to give the dogs a double ration.

A double ration of bread shall be served out from the magazines to all.

Anton had served out a double ration of brandy, but that did not avail.

The soldiers performed their duties with spirit, and were given a double ration of coffee.

We reached our depot in 80º S. that evening, and were able to give the dogs a double ration.

The Emperor's gratitude was announced to the vanguard, rewards were promised, and the men received a double ration of vodka.

I pulled one out from the refrigerator and, just in case, a double ration of frankfurter links, which I tossed into the frying pan.

In what British fans will inevitably see as a double ration of misery, tomorrow's all-Argentinian final will pit two 5ft 9in right-handed clay-court specialists.

She gives you to-morrow for holiday, with double rations, and to each a measure of rum.

I guess you got double rations tonight.

The men were to be sent to another camp nearby for two weeks with good food-doublerations-andcigarettes.

Feeling optimistic, they decided to make breakfast double rations, and didn't start out again until they all felt ready.

Murat invited all his officers to a grand dinner, and ordered double pay and double rations to the men.

He's afraid to tackle it; so he has asked me to wish you light duty, heavy pay, and double rations in civil life.