Where does “ethinyl” come from?
ethinyl (English) comes from English YL, from English young lady — Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic...
ethinyl (English): Alternative form of ethynyl
Definitions
- Alternative form of ethynyl
Ancestry of “ethinyl”, step by step
ethinyl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English YL
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | YL | A female radio amateur; Initialism of young... |
| 2 | English | young lady | Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic... |
via English ethine
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ethine | Alternative form of ethyne |