characterized by speed and agility; nimble, lively, handy, maneuverablearchaic: set for actionEtymology: Middle English, from Old English gearu; akin to Old High German garo readyDate: before 12th centuryShe's a right yarely ship, she is.
characterized by speed and agility; nimble, lively, handy, maneuverable
archaic: set for action
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English gearu; akin to Old High German garo ready
Date: before 12th century
She's a right yarely ship, she is.