leady en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈlɛdi/
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Etymology
From Middle English leddy, ledy, ledi, equivalent to lead + -y.
Meanings
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(uncommon) Synonym of leaden, of or related to the metal lead.
The mucous coat presented on a ground more or less of a leady hue , mulberry-coloured or crimson spots
1863, Epidemiological Society of London, Transactions of the Epidemiological Society of London:Leadie colour
1534, Thomas Elyot, The Castle of Health:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most leady | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more leady | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |