Where does “tidily” come from?
Tidily comes from Middle English tidili, from Old English tīdlīċe, an adverb formed from an adjective related to time or season.
tidily (English): In a tidy manner; neatly; cleanly; seasonably;...
Definitions
- In a tidy manner; neatly; cleanly; seasonably;...
Ancestry of “tidily”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | tidili | tidily |