order arms

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order arms - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Order \Or"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ordered; p. pr. & vb. n.
     Ordering.] [From Order, n.]
     1. To put in order; to reduce to a methodical arrangement; to
        arrange in a series, or with reference to an end. Hence,
        to regulate; to dispose; to direct; to rule.
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              To him that ordereth his conversation aright. --Ps.
                                                    1. 23.
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              Warriors old with ordered spear and shield.
                                                    --Milton.
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     2. To give an order to; to command; as, to order troops to
        advance.
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     3. To give an order for; to secure by an order; as, to order
        a carriage; to order groceries.
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     4. (Eccl.) To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive
        into the ranks of the ministry.
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              These ordered folk be especially titled to God.
                                                    --Chaucer.
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              Persons presented to be ordered deacons. --Bk. of
                                                    Com. Prayer.
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     Order arms (Mil.), the command at which a rifle is brought
        to a position with its butt resting on the ground; also,
        the position taken at such a command.
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order arms - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  order arms
      n 1: a position in the manual of arms; the rifle is held
           vertically on the right side with the butt on the ground;
           often used as a command