Where does “wraithly” come from?
wraithly (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
wraithly (English): spectral
Definitions
- spectral
Ancestry of “wraithly”, step by step
wraithly 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 wraith
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | wraith | A ghost or specter, especially a person's... |