Uglike etymology

Middle English

Middle English word uglike comes from Old Norse -ligr, Old Norse uggr (Fear, apprehension.)

Etymology of uglike

Detailed word origin of uglike

Dictionary entry Language Definition
-ligr Old Norse (non) Suffix used to create adjectives, having the sense of -y, -ly, -like.
uggr Old Norse (non) Fear, apprehension.
uggligr Old Norse (non) Doubtful, questionable. To be feared.
ugly Middle English (enm)