Where does “Highlandry” come from?
Highlandry (English) comes from English ry — A test pattern consisting of a repeating character string alternating letters R and Y, used to test five-level teleprinter and radioteletype (RTTY) systems.
Highlandry (English): Highlanders collectively
Definitions
- Highlanders collectively
Ancestry of “Highlandry”, step by step
Highlandry traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ry
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ry | A test pattern consisting of a repeating character string alternating letters R and Y, used to test five-level teleprinter and radioteletype (RTTY) systems |
via English Highland
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Highland | relating to the Highlands |