Where does “starkly” come from?
Starkly comes from Middle English starkli, Old English stearclīċe, Proto-Germanic starkulīka, Proto-Germanic starkulīkaz, and Proto-Germanic starkuz, ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European (s)terg- meaning to stiffen or be rigid.
starkly (English): In a stark manner; with great contrast
Definitions
- In a stark manner; with great contrast
Ancestry of “starkly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | starkli | — |
| 2 | Old English | stearclīċe | strongly; stoutly; vigorously; vehemently;... |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | starkulīka | strongly; stiffly |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | starkuz | stiff; rigid; strong |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | sterkaną | to become stiff, stiffen |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | sterg- | rigid, stiff; to love |