English

ready-made

Preexisting or made previously and suitable for use without further preparation or modification; comparable with regard to the amount of preparation required.

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    From Middle English redye made, equivalent to ready + made.

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    • inheritedMiddle Englishredye made
    • surface analysisEnglishready “Prepared for immediate action or use.”
    • surface analysisEnglishmade “A grub or maggot.”

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