Where does “blizzardly” come from?
blizzardly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
blizzardly (English): Resembling or characteristic of a blizzard
Definitions
- Resembling or characteristic of a blizzard
Ancestry of “blizzardly”, step by step
blizzardly traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ly
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |
via English blizzard
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | blizzard | A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and... |