Where does “fore-handedly” come from?
fore-handedly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
fore-handedly (English): Alternative form of forehandedly
Definitions
- Alternative form of forehandedly
Ancestry of “fore-handedly”, step by step
fore-handedly 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 fore-handed
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | fore-handed | Looking to the future; displaying foresight;... |