Where does “burstingly” come from?
burstingly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
burstingly (English): So as to burst; as if bursting
Definitions
- So as to burst; as if bursting
Ancestry of “burstingly”, step by step
burstingly 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 bursting
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | bursting | Very eager; Urgently needing to urinate; present... |