Where does “sleevie” come from?
sleevie (English) comes from English sleeve, from Middle English sleve, from Old English slīef — sleeve.
Ancestry of “sleevie”, step by step
sleevie traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English sleeve
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | sleeve | The part of a garment that covers the arm |
| 2 | Middle English | sleve | A sleeve or a garment consisting of one |
| 3 | Old English | slīef | sleeve |
via English ie
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ie | Alternative form of i.e |