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Webster 1913 Edition

Ordinal

Or′di-nal

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Noun.
1.
A word or number denoting order or succession.
2.
(Ch. of Eng.)
The book of forms for making, ordaining, and consecrating bishops, priests, and deacons.
3.
(R. C. Ch.)
A book containing the rubrics of the Mass.
[Written also
ordinale
.]

Webster 1828 Edition

Ordinal

OR'DINAL

,
Adj.
[L. ordinalis.] Noting order; as the ordinal numbers, first, second, third, &c.

OR'DINAL

,
Noun.
1.
A number noting order.
2.
A book containing the order of divine service; a ritual.

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