Where does “dextrously” come from?
dextrously (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
dextrously (English): Alternative form of dexterously
Definitions
- Alternative form of dexterously
Ancestry of “dextrously”, step by step
dextrously 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 dextrous
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | dextrous | Alternative spelling of dexterous |