Cryptic crossword clue
Freshly papered walls in rectory originally … 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PREPARED

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What does PREPARED mean?

PREPARED verb
  1. To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.
  2. To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.
  3. To make oneself ready; to get ready, make preparation.
  4. To produce or make by combining elements; to synthesize, compound.
PREPARED adjective
  1. (followed by the preposition to) Disposed, willing, ready (to do something).

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