Where does “slike” come from?
slike (Middle English) comes from Old English slīcian — to make sleek, slick, smooth, or glossy.
slike (Middle English): Alternative form of slyke; Alternative form of...
Definitions
- Alternative form of slyke; Alternative form of...
Ancestry of “slike”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old English | slīcian | to make sleek, slick, smooth, or glossy |