Where does “uncomely” come from?
uncomely (English) comes from English comely, from Middle English comly, from Old English cymlīċ, from Old English cȳme, from Proto-Germanic kūmiz, from Proto-Indo-European gʷem- — to step.
uncomely (English): Not comely; In an uncomely way; inappropriately,...
Definitions
- Not comely; In an uncomely way; inappropriately,...
Ancestry of “uncomely”, step by step
uncomely traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English comely
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | comely | Pleasing or attractive to the eye; Suitable or... |
| 2 | Middle English | comly | — |
| 3 | Old English | cymlīċ | comely, beautiful, lovely, splendid, convenient |
| 4 | Old English | cȳme | fine, exquisite |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | kūmiz | delicate, feeble |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷem- | to step |
via Middle English uncomly
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | uncomly | — |