etymology

Shows how language evolves by relating the histories of words associated with seven different topics.

Traces the origins of 101 words.

Briefly introduces the origin of common words.

Discusses 500 colorful words and phrases.

Defines or explains various words commonly associated with Independence Day, such as "barbecue, " "fireworks, " and "liberty, " and gives their origin or historical background.

Lists 24,000 entries including the present meaning of the word, date first appeared in English, and pronunciation.

Presents a listing of over 11,000 modern English and Hebrew first names, featuring both masculine and feminine names; each with an analysis of its meaning and origins.

Tells the stories of words in our common speech that originated or acquired their meanings in unusual ways.