Where does “ely” come from?
ely (Proto-Slavic) comes from Proto-Indo-European h₁el- — greyish or brownish coloration; deer, elk;...
ely (Proto-Slavic): deer
Ancestry of “ely”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁el- | greyish or brownish coloration; deer, elk;... |