READY

I. adjective (readier; -est) Etymology: Middle English redy; akin to Old English gerǣde ~, Gothic garaiths arranged Date: 13th century 1. prepared mentally or physically for some experience or action, prepared for immediate use , 2. willingly disposed ; inclined , likely to do something indicated , displayed readily and spontaneously , immediately available , see: quick readiness noun II. transitive verb (readied; ~ing) Date: 14th century to make ~