Where does “twirly” come from?
twirly (English) comes from English early, from Middle English erly, from Old English ǣrlīċe.
twirly (English): coiled or curly; an old age pensioner or other...
Definitions
- coiled or curly; an old age pensioner or other...
Ancestry of “twirly”, step by step
twirly traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English early
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | early | At a time in advance of the usual or expected... |
| 2 | Middle English | erly | early |
| 3 | Old English | ǣrlīċe | — |
via English twirl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | twirl | A movement where a person spins round elegantly;... |