gradely
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of gradely
C13 greithlic, greithli, from Old Norse greidhligr, from greidhr ready
Example Sentences
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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 Theodore P. Wilson
Jim were a good young man, honest and true, and a gradely Christian.
From Frank Oldfield Lost and Found by Theodore P. Wilson
I’m a gradely total abstainer, and mean to be all the days of my life, please God.”
From Frank Oldfield Lost and Found by Theodore P. Wilson
“Say no more,” replied Johnson; “if the Lord spares me, they shall hear a gradely tale from me.”
From Frank Oldfield Lost and Found by Theodore P. Wilson
Ay, there were some who knew this, and could say, “If you want gradely fun that leaves no afterthought, you must go to Ned’s for it.”
From Frank Oldfield Lost and Found by Theodore P. Wilson
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