ORDER (2)

order (2). Order, v.t. to bid, tell, direct, regulate, set apart

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Or″der (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ordered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Ordering.] [[From Order, n.]] 1. 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.
To him that ordereth his conversation aright. Ps. 1. 23. Warriors old with ordered spear and shield. Milton. 2. 2. To give an order to; to command; as, to order troops to advance.
3. 3. To give an order for; to secure by an order; as, to order a carriage; to order groceries.
4. 4. (Eccl.) To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry.
These ordered folk be especially titled to God. Chaucer. Persons presented to be ordered deacons. Bk. of Com. Prayer. Order arms (Mil.), the command at which a rifle is brought to a position with its but resting on the ground; also, the position taken at such a command.