I. -lē adjective
Date: 1570
1.
a.
(1) : arranged or disposed in some order or pattern : regular
orderly rows of houses
(2) : marked by order : tidy
keeps an orderly desk
b. : governed by law : regulated
an orderly universe
c. : methodical
an orderly mind
2. : well behaved : peaceful
an orderly crowd
• orderly adverb
II. noun
( plural -lies )
Date: 1781
1. : a soldier assigned to perform various services (as carrying messages) for a superior officer
2. : a hospital attendant who does routine or heavy work (as cleaning, carrying supplies, or moving patients)