Where does “narowly” come from?
narowly (Middle English) comes from Middle English narwe, from Old English nearu, from Proto-Germanic narwaz, from Proto-Indo-European (s)ner- — to wrap; wind; lace; shrink; shrivel; turn, bend,...
narowly (Middle English): Within a narrow area; not allowing for much...
Definitions
- Within a narrow area; not allowing for much...
Ancestry of “narowly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | narwe | Narrow, skinny; lacking width; Little; diminutive... |
| 2 | Old English | nearu | narrow; difficulty |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | narwaz | constricted; narrow |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)ner- | to wrap; wind; lace; shrink; shrivel; turn, bend,... |
Words derived from “narowly”