1939 entry "incapacitated"

[Milliepede]

I hadn't come across this before but the other day found 3 instances in two households.

One was for an elderly lady who passed away shortly after, one was for a 15 year old girl and one for a 42 year old man. 

Now does it simply mean the person was disabled in some way or was there another meaning does anyone know? 

I've tried searching but nothing specific.

Thank you. 

[Jebber]

Usually it means mentally or physically disabled, or otherwise unfit for work. Remember, at that time childless women were noted for future war work, later childless married women were also need to do their bit.

[ScouseBoy]

Usually it means mentally or physically disabled, or otherwise unfit for work. Remember, at that time childless women were noted for future war work, later childless married women were also need to do their bit.

   The first tranche of women to be called upon were single women age 20, I believe.

[Milliepede]

Thank you both for replying 

[rosibowyer]

I have also come upon the use of this term a few times in the 1939 register. I suspect this was used in the register to indicate someone unable to contribute to the war effort.

[Milliepede]

Yes I have found it too referring to an elderly lady who died soon after.  I took it to mean she was in poor health. 

[a-l]

I remember in the 60's the older generation still referring to people being incapacitated. It still meant disabled or incapable then.