order

Illustrations of the Classical orders (from left to right): Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and compositeComposite, made in 1728 (sense 14)

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  • From Middle English ordre, from Old French ordre, ordne, ordene, from Latin ōrdinem, accusative of ōrdō, from Proto-Italic *ored- ("to arrange"), of unknown origin. Related to Latin ōrdior ("begin"). In sense “request for purchase”, compare bespoke. ordo.

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