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reed⋅y

  [ree-dee]
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–adjective, reed⋅i⋅er, reed⋅i⋅est.
1. full of reeds: a reedy marsh.
2. consisting or made of a reed or reeds: a reedy pipe.
3. like a reed or reeds: reedy grass.
4. having a sound like that of a reed instrument.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME; see reed, -y 1

Related forms:
reed⋅i⋅ness, noun
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Reedys' Heating & Air
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www.ReedysAC.com
reed·y   (rē'dē)   
adj.   reed·i·er, reed·i·est

  1. Full of reeds.

  2. Made of reeds.

  3. Resembling a reed, especially in being thin or fragile: "reedy businessmen in severe three-piece business suits" (Jimmy Breslin).

  4. Music Having a tone like that of a reed instrument.

reed'i·ness n.
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