Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶RADDY, adv. Nonce Sc. form of Eng. ready, phs. influenced by †rad, quick. See Radly.Abd. 1726 Monymusk Papers (S.H.S.) 205:
And for the more raddy obteaining redresse for any of the said injuries, it is ordeand that a Court be held.
