Where does “overweeningly” come from?
overweeningly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
overweeningly (English): In an overweening way; arrogantly
Definitions
- In an overweening way; arrogantly
Ancestry of “overweeningly”, step by step
overweeningly 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 overweening
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | overweening | Unduly confident; arrogant; Exaggerated,... |
| 2 | Middle English | overweninge | — |