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.