Etymology

Etymology Etymology- Word origins and links. Words with Heathen Origins in the Scriptures Words with Heathen Origins in the Scriptures- An etymological study of numerous words used in churches and Scriptures that have their origin in pagan religions. WyzAnt: Etymology WyzAnt: Etymology- Includes a searchable database of Latin and Greek roots and affixes, a free newsletter, and links to other sites. languagehat.com languagehat.com- Erudite blog on word origins and definitions, with dozens of links to dictionaries, commentaries, linguistic reference sites, and personal favorites of the author. PrefixSuffix.com PrefixSuffix.com- A reference for Greek, Latin, and other roots of the English language to help you better understand English, improve your vocabulary, score better on tests, and … Sayings and Everyday Expressions Sayings and Everyday Expressions- Your online source for the sayings and expressions you use everyday. Search for their meaning, history and origin, find sayings, expressions, phr… Dave Wilton's Etymology Page Dave Wilton's Etymology Page- Devoted to etymology of common words and slang phrases. Clichés and Expressions Origins Clichés and Expressions Origins- English language terms and expressions. A Comparative Dictionary of Indo-Aryan Languages A Comparative Dictionary of Indo-Aryan Languages- Online version of the indexes of R.L. Turner's 1962-1985 dictionary from the Digital Dictionaries of South Asia. Altaic Etymology Altaic Etymology- Online database version of the Altaic Etymological Dictionary by S. Starostin, A. Dybo and O. Mudrak. Exploring English Words Exploring English Words- Exploring English words that are derived from Latin and Greek sources with etymologies and vocabulary activities. Word and Phrase Origins Word and Phrase Origins- Directory. Part of the Internet Public Library. Describes books and web sites that might be helpful. Offers a hint on how to use an ordinary search engine… American Dialect Society American Dialect Society- A scholarly association dedicated to the study of the English language in North America. Etymologically Speaking Etymologically Speaking- A list of some curious word origins. Take Our Word for It Take Our Word for It- Weekly etymology magazine. The Phrase Finder The Phrase Finder- The meanings and origins of thousands of English phrases and sayings. Also includes a discussion forum to ask a panel questions on the meaning and origin of phr… MooT MooT- The game of grammar, semantics, and etymology. Play online the game that investigates the history and meaning of English words. Online Etymology Dictionary Online Etymology Dictionary- History and evolution of more than 30,000 words, including slang and technical terms. Word Spy Word Spy- Collection of recently coined words, existing words that have enjoyed a recent Renaissance, and older words that are now being used in new ways. The Word Detective The Word Detective- Words and language in a humorous vein. The online version of The Word Detective, a newspaper column answering readers' questions about words and language. Writ… Richard Lederer's Verbivore Richard Lederer's Verbivore- Linguistic fun from, Richard Lederer, the best-selling author of The Word Circus and the new Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay, a helpful guide for grappling wi… World Wide Words World Wide Words- Michael Quinion writes about International English from a British viewpoint. Hundreds of pages on the history, origins, evolution and idiosyncrasies of English, … Word Quests for Word Seekers Word Quests for Word Seekers- Searchable dictionary of word origins, organized in cross-referenced thematic lists by Latin and/or Greek roots. English entries are also defined.