READINESS, n. red'iness. from ready.
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.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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