Where does “slantways” come from?
slantways (English) comes from English slant, from Middle English slent.
slantways (English): Alternative form of slantwise
Definitions
- Alternative form of slantwise
Ancestry of “slantways”, step by step
slantways traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English slant
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | slant | A slope; an incline, inclination; A sloped... |
| 2 | Middle English | slent | — |
via English ways
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ways | plural of way; A distance |