Prepared, willing, or available to do something; in a state of readiness.
From Old English 'rǽde' meaning 'arranged' or 'prepared,' related to Old Norse 'reiðr.' The meaning has remained stable for over 1,000 years, always indicating a state of preparation.
The spelling 'ready' versus the name 'Reddy' shows how the same sound can mean completely different things—one is a common word, the other a South Asian surname. Language is playful with homophones!
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