Where does “doubly” come from?
Doubly comes from Middle English dowbly, a derivative formation meaning twice or in two ways.
doubly (English): In a double manner; twice the severity or degree;...
Definitions
- In a double manner; twice the severity or degree;...
Ancestry of “doubly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | dowbly | — |