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   Ordinal , a. [L. ordinalis, fr. ordo, ordinis, order. See Order.]
   Indicating order or succession; as, the ordinal numbers, first, second, third, etc.  Contrasted to cardinal. 
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   Of or pertaining to an order.
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2.       
   Ordinal, n.
   A word or number denoting order or succession.
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   (Ch. of Eng.) The book of forms for making, ordaining, and consecrating bishops, priests, and deacons.
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   (R. C. Ch.) A book containing the rubrics of the Mass. [Written also ordinale.]
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