Where does “spottedly” come from?
spottedly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
spottedly (English): In spots, or occasional places; here and there
Definitions
- In spots, or occasional places; here and there
Ancestry of “spottedly”, step by step
spottedly 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 spotted
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | spotted | Discoloured by spots; stained; Characterized by... |