Where does “extreamly” come from?
extreamly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
extreamly (English): Obsolete form of extremely
Definitions
- Obsolete form of extremely
Ancestry of “extreamly”, step by step
extreamly 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 extream
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | extream | Archaic spelling of extreme |