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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"Would you care to turn over your suits and guns?" the A-class leady asked politely.
From The Defenders by Emshwiller, Ed
The leady directed them toward a long, low building.
From The Defenders by Emshwiller, Ed
Drawing his lips tight over his teeth, he glared at the A-class leady.
From The Defenders by Emshwiller, Ed
Taylor gasped—Franks and Moss were hurrying up to the leady!
From The Defenders by Emshwiller, Ed
The leady turned the metal over and over.
From The Defenders by Emshwiller, Ed
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