Definition of "readied" []

• Simple past tense and past participle of ready. Put into in a state available for use. (verb)

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• "In spite of her fear, she gazed down to see him, sword readied, shield tossed aside and forgotten."
• "Spear and shield in hand, sword readied at his belt, he headed toward the center of the knoll."
• "February 2009 looks to turn the tides and with the slew of titles readied for release, it looks like there will be enough to hold people over until the huge March releases currently set for retail."