ordie

English

Etymology

ordnance +‎ -ie

Noun

ordie (plural ordies)

  1. (military, slang) ordnance operative
    • 2009, Randy Arrington, Kerosene Cowboys
      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 […]
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