Subordinary

Translation of "subordinary" into Russian

Noun

/sʌbˈɔːdɪnəri/

/sʌbˈɔrdəˌnɛri/

subordinary

subordinaries pl

The subordinary followed the orders without question.

Подчинённый выполнял приказы без вопросов.

Noun

/sʌbˈɔːdɪnəri/

/sʌbˈɔrdəˌnɛri/

A heraldic term referring to a simple geometric figure or shape that is smaller and less important than an ordinary, used in coats of arms.

The family's coat of arms featured a subordinary in the form of a small chevron.

Adjective

/sʌbˈɔːdɪnəri/

/sʌbˈɔrdəˌnɛri/

Relating to or constituting a subordinary; subordinate to an ordinary in heraldry.

The shield was decorated with several subordinary charges around the central cross.