Where does “blastedly” come from?
blastedly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
blastedly (English): In a blasted way; damnably, confoundedly
Definitions
- In a blasted way; damnably, confoundedly
Ancestry of “blastedly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |