Definition of ordo

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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or·do    (ôrd) KEY  

NOUN:
Roman Catholic Church pl. or·di·nes   (-d-nz) KEY   or or·dos

An annual calendar containing instructions for the Mass and office to be celebrated on each day of the year.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Medieval Latin rd, from Latin, order; see ar- in Indo-European roots

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