Where does “cherishingly” come from?
cherishingly (English) comes from English cherishing, from English cherish, from Middle English charish, from Old French chierir, from Old French chier, from Latin cārus, from Proto-Italic kāros, from Proto-Indo-European kéh₂ros — to desire, wish.
cherishingly (English): in a cherishing manner
Ancestry of “cherishingly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | cherishing | present participle of cherish; The act by which... |
| 2 | English | cherish | To treat with affection, care, and tenderness; to... |
| 3 | Middle English | charish | — |
| 4 | Old French | chierir | to cherish |
| 5 | Old French | chier | important, noteworthy; dear, dearest; expensive;... |
| 6 | Latin | cārus | — |
| 7 | Proto-Italic | kāros | dear |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | kéh₂ros | loved; dear |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | keh₂- | to desire, wish |