Where does “hymnally” come from?
hymnally (English) comes from English hymnal, from English hymn, from Middle English ymne, from Old French ymne, from Latin hymnus, from Ancient Greek ὕμνος, from Proto-Indo-European sh₂em- — sing; to sing.
hymnally (English): In a hymnal way
Ancestry of “hymnally”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | hymnal | A collection of hymns; a hymn book; Of or... |
| 2 | English | hymn | A song of praise or worship; To sing a hymn; To... |
| 3 | Middle English | ymne | hymn |
| 4 | Old French | ymne | hymn |
| 5 | Latin | hymnus | hymn; a song of praise |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | ὕμνος | song, hymn, ode |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | sh₂em- | sing; to sing |