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ordie

ordie noun: ordnance operative.

Noun

ordie (plural ordies)

  1. (slang) ordnance operative
    • Helmets nodded approval almost in unison as the ordies began to perform their jobs. The ordnance men checked the MK-84 practice bombs, ensuring they would drop when the pilot pressed the pickle switch in the cockpit […]2009, Randy Arrington, Kerosene Cowboys

Forms of ordie

pluralordies

Origin of ordie

From ordnance + -ie.

Questions about ordie

What does ordie mean?
Ordie means ordnance operative.
What part of speech is ordie?
Ordie is a noun.
What is the plural of ordie?
The plural of ordie is ordies.

Words near ordie in the dictionary

  1. ordertype
  2. Orderville
  3. ordes
  4. Ordian
  5. Ordibehesht
  6. ordie
  7. ordies
  8. ordinability
  9. ordinable
  10. ordinaire
  11. ordinaires

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