Etymology

ready-made

Today it means: Preexisting or made previously and suitable for use without further preparation or modification; comparable with regard to the amount of preparation required. Full definition →

Middle English redye made
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromredye made
  2. English todayready-made

From Middle English redye made, equivalent to ready + made.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.