Where does “maynly” come from?
maynly (Middle English) comes from Middle English mayn, from Old English mæġen, from Proto-Germanic maginą, from Proto-Indo-European mēgh- — to be able.
maynly (Middle English): Bravely, mightily, daringly; with honor;...
Definitions
- Bravely, mightily, daringly; with honor;...
Ancestry of “maynly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | mayn | Strongness or physical capability; Governmental... |
| 2 | Old English | mæġen | might, main; strength |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | maginą | ability, power, might, main |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | mēgh- | to be able |
Words derived from “maynly”