-like

English

suffix
Definitions
  • Having some of the characteristics of (used to form adjectives from nouns).

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English -like, like (pleasure, will, like) derived from Old English ġelīc (similar, like, likely, alike, suitable, equal) derived from Old Norse líkr (same, alike, similar).

Origin

Old Norse

líkr

Gloss

same, alike, similar

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