v. t.
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a. [ Pref. sub + L. ordinatus, p. p. of ordinare to set in order, to arrange. See Ordain. ]
The several kinds and subordinate species of each are easily distinguished. Woodward. [ 1913 Webster ]
It was subordinate, not enslaved, to the understanding. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who stands in order or rank below another; -- distinguished from a principal. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. subordination. ]
Natural creature having a local subordination. Holyday. [ 1913 Webster ]
Persons who in their several subordinations would be obliged to follow the example of their superiors. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Tending to subordinate; expressing subordination; used to introduce a subordinate sentence;