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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"Me havee, um supper leady allee samee pletty quickee, so be."
From Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" and, How Arietta Paid the Toll by Scout, An Old
I saw the leady, but only for a moment.
From The Defenders by Emshwiller, Ed
"No one would know of it except yourselves," the leady pointed out.
From The Defenders by Emshwiller, Ed
The leady traced the ruined span with his metal finger, a tiny spider-web, almost invisible.
From The Defenders by Emshwiller, Ed
"Would you care to turn over your suits and guns?" the A-class leady asked politely.
From The Defenders by Emshwiller, Ed
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