Where does “waiterly” come from?
waiterly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
waiterly (English): Characteristic of a waiter or waitress
Definitions
- Characteristic of a waiter or waitress
Ancestry of “waiterly”, step by step
waiterly 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 waiter
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | waiter | A male or female attendant who serves customers... |