Where does “unsteadfastly” come from?
unsteadfastly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
unsteadfastly (English): In an unsteadfast manner
Definitions
- In an unsteadfast manner
Ancestry of “unsteadfastly”, step by step
unsteadfastly traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ly
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |
via English unsteadfast
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | unsteadfast | Not steadfast; wavering, unfaithful |
| 2 | Middle English | unstedefast | Lacking strength or belief; unsteadfast, unfaithful, indecisive |