in ordinary



in ordinary

1. In regular or active service (to another person). Primarily heard in UK. I'm the counsel in ordinary to the prime minister—please let me through!
2. Of a naval vessel, not currently being used. No, that ship is in ordinary these days—it needs some extensive repairs.
See also: ordinary

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Finley-Irish, Scottish, English
Balderston['bɔ:ldəstəun]
VojtĚCh-Czech
Inocencioee-no-THEN-thyo (Spanish), ee-no-SEN-syo (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
AuberonO-bər-ahnEnglish (Rare)
LivyLIV-ee (English)History