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Etymology of the English word leery

the English word leery
derived from the English word leer
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *khleuzas
using the English suffix -y

Date

The earliest known usage of leery in English dates from the 18th century.

Derivations in English

lairy

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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