ready

1) to forward any thing ; I'll ready your words or message. North.

2) more ready, more roasted or boiled. UNREADY, not done enough. Wilts.

3) to ready the hair, to comb it. N.

Ready
·vt To dispose in order. II. Ready ·superl Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient;...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
ready
The ready rhino; money. CANT. ...

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
Ready-made
·adj Made already, or beforehand, in anticipation of need; not made to order; as, ready-made clothin...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Ready-witted
·adj Having ready wit. ...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
ready up
v. See quotation. 1893. `The Age,' Nov. 25, p. 13, col. 2: « Mr. Purees: A statement has been mad...

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
make ready!
Be prepared. ...

The Sailor's Word-Book
ready oh!
See ready about! ...

The Sailor's Word-Book
ready about!
or ready oh! The order to prepare for tacking, each man to his station. (See about.) ...

The Sailor's Word-Book
ready with the lead!
A caution when the vessel is luffed up to deaden her way, followed by "heave." ...

The Sailor's Word-Book