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
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | slant | A slope; an incline, inclination; A sloped... |
| 2 | Middle English | slent | — |