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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The leady turned the metal over and over.
From The Defenders by Emshwiller, Ed
Two days ago, an A-class leady was brought down and interrogated.
From The Defenders by Emshwiller, Ed
"Examine this project here," the A-class leady said.
From The Defenders by Emshwiller, Ed
They surrounded the leady and ran a counter across it carefully.
From The Defenders by Emshwiller, Ed
Taylor gasped—Franks and Moss were hurrying up to the leady!
From The Defenders by Emshwiller, Ed
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