leady

[ led-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, lead·i·er, lead·i·est.

Origin of leady¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, leady is from the Middle English word leedy. See lead ², -y ¹

The leady told us no life could exist above without being roasted.

The leady traced the ruined span with his metal finger, a tiny spider-web, almost invisible.

“Ching leady in five minutes,” said the interpreter, running towards the door.

Pi Sin buy um all leady at bakee when he go fetch shave-man.

Me havee, um supper leady allee samee pletty quickee, so be.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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