Where does “greedily” come from?
Greedily comes from Middle English gredyly, from Old English grǣdiglīce, an adverb formed from an adjective meaning eager or voracious.
greedily (English): In a greedy manner; with keen or ardent desire
Definitions
- In a greedy manner; with keen or ardent desire
Ancestry of “greedily”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | gredyly | Voraciously, insatiably, with a tendency to... |
| 2 | Old English | grǣdiglīce | — |