ræde
Old English
Alternative forms
- ġerǣde
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈræːde/
Etymology 1
From Proto-Germanic *raidijaz, *raidaz (“arranged, ready”).
Adjective
rǣde
- ready, prompt, prepared; ready to ride, mounted (on a horse)
- skilled
- simple, plain
Related terms
- ġerǣde
Descendants
- Middle English: rædi, rædiȝ, redi, redy, iredi
- English: ready
- Scots: readie, reddy
Etymology 2
From rǣdan (“to read, interpret”).
Noun
rǣde f (nominative plural rǣdan)
- lesson, reading
- design, device
Declension
Declension of ræde (weak)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | rǣde | rǣdan |
| accusative | rǣdan | rǣdan |
| genitive | rǣdan | rǣdena |
| dative | rǣdan | rǣdum |