Where does “confederately” come from?
confederately (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
confederately (English): In the manner of confederates
Definitions
- In the manner of confederates
Ancestry of “confederately”, step by step
confederately 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 confederate
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | confederate | A member of a confederacy; An accomplice in a... |