Where does “pestilentially” come from?
pestilentially (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
pestilentially (English): In a pestilential manner; with pestilence
Definitions
- In a pestilential manner; with pestilence
Ancestry of “pestilentially”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |