Where does “hard-heartedly” come from?
hard-heartedly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
hard-heartedly (English): Alternative form of hardheartedly
Definitions
- Alternative form of hardheartedly
Ancestry of “hard-heartedly”, step by step
hard-heartedly 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 hard-hearted
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hard-hearted | Alternative form of hardhearted |