Where does “wavingly” come from?
wavingly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
wavingly (English): So as to wave; with a waving motion
Definitions
- So as to wave; with a waving motion
Ancestry of “wavingly”, step by step
wavingly 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 waving
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | waving | present participle of wave; The motion of... |