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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ordinatlie, adv. [e.m.E. ordinately, ME. ordynatly(e (Wyclif).] In an ordered or well-conducted manner. —1647 S. Leith Rec. 79/2.
That the people sould have respect to those of the sessione, elders and deacons and that they cary themselves ordinatlie befor them