Where does “lissomely” come from?
lissomely (English) comes from English lissome, from English lissom, from Middle English lithsum.
lissomely (English): In a lissome manner; with supple grace
Definitions
- In a lissome manner; with supple grace
Ancestry of “lissomely”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | lissome | Alternative spelling of lissom |
| 2 | English | lissom | Flexible and graceful in movement; lithe |
| 3 | Middle English | lithsum | — |