Where does “guardingly” come from?
guardingly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
guardingly (English): In a guarding manner
Definitions
- In a guarding manner
Ancestry of “guardingly”, step by step
guardingly 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 guarding
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | guarding | present participle of guard; Tensing of the... |