Or"di*nal (?), a. [L. ordinalis, fr. ordo, ordinis, order. See Order.]
1.
Indicating order or succession; as, the ordinal numbers, first, second, third, etc.
2.
Of or pertaining to an order.
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Or"di*nal, n.
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.]
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