Etymology

leady

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Today it means: Synonym of leaden, of or related to the metal lead. Full definition →

Middle English leddy
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromleddy
  2. English todayleady

From Middle English leddy, ledy, ledi, equivalent to lead + -y.

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