Where does “proudly” come from?
Proudly comes from Middle English proutly, from Old English prūtlīċe, an adverbial form meaning in a proud or dignified manner.
proudly (English): In a proud manner
Ancestry of “proudly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | proutly | — |
| 2 | Old English | prūtlīċe | proudly; in a stately manner; magnificently |