Where does “pennilessly” come from?
pennilessly (English) comes from English penniless, from Middle English penyles, from Middle English penny.
pennilessly (English): With no money
Ancestry of “pennilessly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | penniless | Lacking even the smallest amount of money |
| 2 | Middle English | penyles | — |
| 3 | Middle English | penny | — |