Where does “sparringly” come from?
sparringly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
sparringly (English): As if sparring; in a combative manner
Definitions
- As if sparring; in a combative manner
Ancestry of “sparringly”, step by step
sparringly 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 sparring
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | sparring | present participle of spar; The act of one who... |