Where does “cleanlily” come from?
cleanlily (English) comes from English cleanly, from Middle English clenly, from Old English clǣnlīċ — cleanly, pure, excellent.
cleanlily (English): in a cleanly manner
Ancestry of “cleanlily”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | cleanly | Being habitually clean, practising good hygiene;... |
| 2 | Middle English | clenly | — |
| 3 | Old English | clǣnlīċ | cleanly, pure, excellent |