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English word ready comes from Proto-Indo-European *arēydʰ-, and later Proto-Germanic *raidaz (Ready, arranged, prepared.)

*arēydʰ- (Proto-Indo-European)

*raidaz (Proto-Germanic)

Ready, arranged, prepared.

ræde (Old English)

Ready, prompt, prepared; ready to ride, mounted (on a horse). Simple, plain. Skilled.

ȝerædi (Middle English)

ready (English)

(slang) ready money; cash To make prepared for action. Inclined; apt to happen.. Liable at any moment.. Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception of any kind; dexterous; prompt; easy; expert.. Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient.. Prepared for immediate action or use.

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