orderly

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Adjective

1. {{cap|neat}} and [[tidy]]; possessing [[order]].
2. {{cap|methodical}} or [[systematic]].
3. {{cap|peaceful}}; [[well-behaved]].
4. Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.

Noun

1. A hospital [[attendant]] given a variety of non-medical duties.
2. {{senseid|en|soldier}} {{lb|en|military}} A [[soldier]] who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.

Adverb

1. {{lb|en|now|rare}} According to good order or [[practice]]; [[appropriately]], in a well-behaved or {{l|en|orderly|pos=adjective}} way. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement. {{defdate|15th|19th c.}}

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