Middle English word irede comes from Proto-Germanic *garaidijaną (To arrange, set in order.), Proto-Indo-European *h₂rey-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *garaidijaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To arrange, set in order. |
| *h₂rey- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *raidaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Ready, arranged, prepared. |
| *raidijaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| ġerǣde | Old English (ang) | |
| redy | Middle English (enm) | Ready. |