Where does “viewly” come from?
viewly (English) comes from English view, from Middle English vewe, from Anglo-Norman vewe, from Old French veue, from Vulgar Latin *vidūtus.
viewly (English): Pleasing to the eye; sightly
Definitions
- Pleasing to the eye; sightly
Ancestry of “viewly”, step by step
viewly traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English view
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | view | Visual perception; A picture, drawn or painted; a... |
| 2 | Middle English | vewe | A inspection, checkup, or examination, especially... |
| 3 | Anglo-Norman | vewe | sight; viewing; inspection; feminine singular of... |
| 4 | Old French | veue | sight; viewing; inspection; feminine singular of... |
| 5 | Vulgar Latin | *vidūtus | — |