Where does “teacherly” come from?
teacherly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
teacherly (English): of or relating to teachers; suggestive of a...
Definitions
- of or relating to teachers; suggestive of a...
Ancestry of “teacherly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |