Where does “personably” come from?
personably (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
personably (English): In a personable manner
Definitions
- In a personable manner
Ancestry of “personably”, step by step
personably 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 personable
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | personable | Having a pleasing appearance or manner;... |
| 2 | Middle English | personable | — |