Where does “stalwartly” come from?
stalwartly (English) comes from English stalwart, from Scots stalwart, from Middle English stal-worth, from Old English stǣlwierþe, from Old English staþol, from Proto-Germanic staþulaz, from Proto-Indo-European *steh₂-.
stalwartly (English): In a stalwart way
Definitions
- In a stalwart way
Ancestry of “stalwartly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | stalwart | Firmly or solidly built; Courageous; Determined;... |
| 2 | Scots | stalwart | physically strong, powerful, stour; exhibiting... |
| 3 | Middle English | stal-worth | physically strong, hardy, robust; brave,... |
| 4 | Old English | stǣlwierþe | able to stand in good stead, serviceable;... |
| 5 | Old English | staþol | foundation, establishment; fixed position;... |
| 6 | Proto-Germanic | staþulaz | position, standing; support, frame, rack |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | *steh₂- | — |