ordie en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From ordnance + -ie.
Meanings
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(slang) ordnance operative
Helmets nodded approval almost in unison as the ordies began to perform their jobs. The ordnance men checked the MK-84 practice bombs, ensuring they would drop when the pilot pressed the pickle switch in the cockpit […]
2009, Randy Arrington, Kerosene Cowboys:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ordies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |