Ord
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɔːd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ord is a noun meaning Abbreviation of order.
Meaning
Abbreviation of order.
More Meanings
- (law) Abbreviation of ordinance.
- (informal, stock market) Clipping of ordinary share.
- A point.
- A point of origin; a beginning.
- A point of land; a promontory.
- The point or edge of a weapon.
Example Sentences
And touched him with the spear's ord. — Romance of Sir Otuel.
Saul drew his sword, And ran even upon the ord. — Cursor Mundi.
[...] Tell me wholly as it was From ord to end how it did pass When first your father was of me ware.
Hadubraht, the son of Hiltibrant, said, "Gladly gifts should be received; ord (spear's point) against ord.
Word Forms
- ords
- orde
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include order, reorder, rec, reg, word, sor.
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