reedy
[ ree-dee ]
/ ˈri di /
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adjective, reed·i·er, reed·i·est.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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reed·i·ness, nounWords nearby reedy
reed pipe, Reed-Sternberg cell, reed stop, reeducate, reed warbler, reedy, reef, reefer, reeffish, reefing, reefing jacket
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reedy
/ (ˈriːdɪ) /
adjective reedier or reediest
(of a place, esp a marsh) abounding in reeds
of or like a reed
having a tone like a reed instrument; shrill or pipinga reedy voice
Derived forms of reedy
reedily, adverbreediness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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