Where does “peninsularly” come from?
peninsularly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
peninsularly (English): In a peninsular fashion; like, or as, a peninsula
Definitions
- In a peninsular fashion; like, or as, a peninsula
Ancestry of “peninsularly”, step by step
peninsularly 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 peninsular
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | peninsular | Of, pertaining to, resembling, or connected with... |
| 2 | Latin | paeninsularis | peninsular |