Where does “sinistrally” come from?
sinistrally (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
sinistrally (English): Toward the left; in a sinistral manner
Definitions
- Toward the left; in a sinistral manner
Ancestry of “sinistrally”, step by step
sinistrally 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 sinistral
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | sinistral | Of, facing, or on the left side; Left-handed;... |