Where does “by” come from?
by (Old Czech) comes from Proto-Slavic *by.
by (Old Czech): Introduces a clause two which the speaker has reservations or uncertainty
Definitions
- Introduces a clause two which the speaker has reservations or uncertainty
Ancestry of “by”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Slavic | *by | — |