Where does “labiately” come from?
labiately (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
labiately (English): In a labiate manner
Definitions
- In a labiate manner
Ancestry of “labiately”, step by step
labiately 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 labiate
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | labiate | Having lips or liplike parts; Having the corolla... |