Where does “singly” come from?
Singly derives from Middle English senglely, ultimately from Old French sengle meaning "alone" or "single."
singly (English): In a single or unaccompanied manner; without a...
Definitions
- In a single or unaccompanied manner; without a...
Ancestry of “singly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | senglely | — |