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Ready
·vt To dispose in order.
II. Ready ·superl Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient;...
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ready
The ready rhino; money. CANT.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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ready
1) to forward any thing ; I'll ready your words or message. North.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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Witted
·adj Having (such) a wit or understanding; as, a quick-witted boy.
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Ready-made
·adj Made already, or beforehand, in anticipation of need; not made to order; as, ready-made clothin...
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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
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make ready!
Be prepared.
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ready oh!
See ready about!
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ready about!
or ready oh!
The order to prepare for tacking, each man to his station. (See about.)
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After-witted
·adj Characterized by after-wit; slow-witted.
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Beef-witted
·noun Stupid; dull.
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Bird-witted
·adj Flighty; passing rapidly from one subject to another; not having the faculty of attention.
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Blunt-witted
·noun Dull; stupid.
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Dull-witted
·adj <<Stupid>>.
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Half-witted
·adj Weak in intellect; silly.
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Lean-witted
·adj Having but little sense or shrewdness.
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Quick-witted
·adj Having ready wit.
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Sharp-witted
·adj Having an acute or nicely discerning mind.
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Slow-witted
·adj Dull of apprehension; not possessing quick intelligence.
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Sodden-witted
·adj Heavy; dull.
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bird-witted
Inconsiderate, thoughtless, easily imposed on.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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ready with the lead!
A caution when the vessel is luffed up to deaden her way, followed by "heave."
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