Where does “wily” come from?
Wily comes from Middle English wily, meaning crafty or cunning, though its ultimate origin remains uncertain.
wily (English): Sly, cunning, full of tricks
Definitions
- Sly, cunning, full of tricks
Ancestry of “wily”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | wily | — |
Words derived from “wily”