a'ready

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Scots

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle English alredy; equivalent to a'- +‎ ready.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑːˈrɛdɪ/, /ɔː-/, /ə-/
  • (Northern) IPA(key): /aː-/

Adverb

a'ready

  1. already

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