Where does “fairly” come from?
Fairly comes from Middle English fayrly, though its ultimate origin and earliest meaning remain uncertain.
fairly (English): In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or...
Definitions
- In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or...
Ancestry of “fairly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | fayrly | — |