"in ordinary" meaning in English

See in ordinary in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} in ordinary, {{en-prep phrase}} in ordinary
  1. In an official capacity (chiefly as a post-modifier in official titles).
    Sense id: en-in_ordinary-en-prep_phrase-xzMUJvjh
  2. (nautical) Out of commission and laid up; said of a naval vessel. Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-in_ordinary-en-prep_phrase-QOr9DCui Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 20 80 Topics: nautical, transport

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