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• 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

  1) to forward any thing ; I'll ready your words or message. North. 2) more ready, more roasted or b...

  A glossary of provincial and local words used in England 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. ...

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• 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." ...

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