gradely
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of gradely
C13 greithlic, greithli, from Old Norse greidhligr, from greidhr ready
Example Sentences
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Its first syllable, grade, is both a substantive and an adjective; and gradely itself both adjective and adverb, as weakly, sickly, godly, &c.
From Notes and Queries, Number 52, October 26, 1850 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George
In English, ready, read, rule, right, riddle, reason, rather, to which we must add gradely.
From Notes and Queries, Number 52, October 26, 1850 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George
I’ve helped you to put a little gradely coal on to-night, and I hope it won’t be the last time by many.”
From Frank Oldfield Lost and Found by Wilson, Theodore P.
I’m none the worse for all that folks can say against me; so draw up your chair, you’re gradely welcome to your tea.”
From Frank Oldfield Lost and Found by Wilson, Theodore P.
"A gradely lass and a'!" was heard everywhere.
From The Day of Judgment by Hocking, Joseph
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