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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Order-,) Ordourar, n.1 [e.m.E. orderour (1496–7), ordrer (1532), orderer, f. Order v.] One who keeps (something) in order (Order v. 3), keeper (of the tapestry). —1546 Reg. Privy S. III. 295/2.
Ane lettir … makkand him ordourar of oure soverane ladyis tapessarie and kepar of hir wardrop
