Etymology

single-handedly

Today it means: Alone; without assistance; by oneself. Full definition →

Proto-Germanic *līką ← Proto-Indo-European *leyg- ← English single-handed
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  1. Englishsingle-handed
  2. Proto-Indo-European*leyg-
  3. Proto-Germanic*līką
  4. English todaysingle-handedly

From single-handed + -ly.

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