Where does “ley” come from?
Ley comes from Middle English ley, from Latin leuga, from Proto-Germanic hlēwaz, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European roots ḱal(w)e- and lewk-.
ley (English): Alternative spelling of lea; A ley line; Fallow;...
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of lea; A ley line; Fallow;...
Ancestry of “ley”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | Ley | — |