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Hence, to regulate; to dispose; to direct; to rule.

To him that ordereth his conversation
aright.

Ps. 1. 23.

Warriors old with ordered spear and
shield.

Milton.

2. To give an order to; to command; as, to
order troops to advance.

3. To give an order for; to secure by an
order; as, to order a carriage; to order
groceries.

4. (Eccl.) To admit to holy orders; to
ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry.

These ordered folk be especially titled to
God.

Chaucer.

Persons presented to be ordered
deacons.

Bk. of Com. Prayer.

Order arms (Mil.), the command at
which a rifle is brought to a position with its but resting on the
ground; also, the position taken at such a command.

Or"der, v. i. To give orders; to
issue commands.

Or"der*a*ble (?), a. Capable of
being ordered; tractable.

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