UNREADILY

Etymology

Adverb

unreadily (comparative more unreadily, superlative most unreadily)

In an unready manner.

Source: Wiktionary


UNREADY

Un*read"y, a.

1. Not ready or prepared; not prompt; slow; awkward; clumsy. Dryden. Nor need the unready virgin strike her breast. Keble.

2. Not dressed; undressed. [Obs.]

Un*read"y, v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + ready.]

Definition: To undress. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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