Where does “tough-mindedly” come from?
tough-mindedly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
tough-mindedly (English): In a tough-minded manner; lacking sentimentality
Definitions
- In a tough-minded manner; lacking sentimentality
Ancestry of “tough-mindedly”, 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 |