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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

readies en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

Etymology

From ready + -s, from ready money.

Meanings

  1. (UK, informal, plural, plural-only) Cash, especially bank notes.
    • It's a question of readies, Chief Inspector. We're not everyone's idea of a fun day out. 2000 February 5, Douglas Watkinson et al., “Beyond the Grave”, in Midsomer Murders:

readies en · VERB · etymology 2

Pronunciation

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Meanings

  1. (form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person) third-person singular simple present indicative of ready
    form of ready