Where does “scaly” come from?
Scaly derives from Middle English scali, of uncertain origin and meaning.
scaly (English): Covered or abounding with scales; Composed of...
Definitions
- Covered or abounding with scales; Composed of...
Ancestry of “scaly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | scali | — |
Words derived from “scaly”