leady

[ led-ee ]

adjective

, lead·i·er, lead·i·est.

1. like lead; leaden.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leady¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, leady is from the Middle English word leedy. See lead ², -y ¹

Example Sentences

Leady is a third-generation groomer, whose mother and grandmother introduced her to the craft as a young girl.

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They must know what they are doing,’ Leady said.

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Now that Leady’s husband has decided to return to the family’s grooming business, the couple can handle primping twice as many animals than Lisa’s mobile business alone.

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Both groomers can see about 12 animals a day without getting overwhelmed, and for Lisa Leady the focus is on quality, not quantity, she said.

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From haircuts and shampoos to bows and holiday-themed “pawdicures,” Lisa Leady has been making DeKalb County’s pets look and smell fresh for more than 20 years.

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