Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
READY
I. adjective (readier; -est)
Etymology: Middle English redy; akin to Old English gerǣde ready, Gothic garaiths arranged
Date: 13th century
1. prepared mentally or physically for some experience or action, prepared for immediate use ,
2. willingly disposed ; inclined , likely to do something indicated , displayed readily and spontaneously , immediately available , see: quick readiness noun
II. transitive verb (readied; readying)
Date: 14th century
to make ready