Where does “preeningly” come from?
preeningly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
preeningly (English): In a preening manner
Definitions
- In a preening manner
Ancestry of “preeningly”, step by step
preeningly 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 preening
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | preening | present participle of preen; A grooming or... |