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Webster 1913 Edition
Readiness
Read′i-ness
,Noun.
The state or quality of being ready; preparation; promptness; aptitude; willingness.
They received the word with all
readiness
of mind. Acts xvii. 11.
Syn. – Facility; quickness; expedition; promptitude; promptness; aptitude; aptness; knack; skill; expertness; dexterity; ease; cheerfulness. See
Facility
. Webster 1828 Edition
Readiness
READINESS
,Noun.
1.
Quickness; promptness; promptitude; facility; freedom from hinderance or obstruction; as readiness of speech; readiness of thought; readiness of mind in suggesting an answer; readiness of reply.2.
Promptitude; cheerfulness; willingness; alacrity; freedom from reluctance; as, to grant a request or assistance with readiness.They received the word with all readiness of mind. Acts 17.
3.
A state of preparation; fitness of condition. The troops are in readiness.