leady
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of leady
First recorded in 1350–1400, leady is from the Middle English word leedy. See lead 2, -y 1
Example Sentences
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I saw the leady, but only for a moment.
From The Defenders by Ed Emshwiller
You created us," the leady said, "to pursue the war for you, while you human beings went below the ground in order to survive.
From The Defenders by Ed Emshwiller
You see," Moss said to Taylor, "this leady isn't hot at all.
From The Defenders by Ed Emshwiller
We find this easier than bathing the leady.
From The Defenders by Ed Emshwiller
The leady directed them toward a long, low building.
From The Defenders by Ed Emshwiller
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