Standard Lemma guide

leady

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈlɛdi/
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  • rhymes with -ɛdi

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adj

Meaning 1

Synonym of leaden, of or related to the metal lead.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncommon

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: leaden, of or related to the metal lead

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle English leddy, ledy, ledi, equivalent to lead + -y.