Where does “levitically” come from?
levitically (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
levitically (English): After the manner of the Levites; in accordance...
Definitions
- After the manner of the Levites; in accordance...
Ancestry of “levitically”, step by step
levitically 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 levitical
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | levitical | Of or pertaining to the Levites; priestly |