† ˈrediness Obs.
Also 4 redy-, reedy-.
[f. redy a. + -ness.]
a. Wisdom, discretion, prudence. b. Certainty, certain knowledge.
| 1382 Wyclif Judith xi. 6 Forsothe the redynesse [L. industria] of thin inwit is told to alle folkis. 1387 Trevisa Higden (Rolls) V. 245 Hit byfalleþ to ȝoure redynesse and wisdom [L. prudentiæ] to conspire aȝenst þe tyraunt. c 1400 Master of Game (MS. Digby 182) xxv, It were good redinesse to loke if þei myght se ony deere. c 1400 Beryn 3291 Met I nevir creature that me coude wissh or say Reedynes of my ffadir, dede othir a lyue. |