etymology

Reveals the truth behind commonly-held myths about various phrases in the English language.

A collection of idioms and their origins.

Contains over 1,500 entries and 600 articles concerning the origins of words in the English language.

Alphabetically arranged entries trace the origins of hundreds of unusual words and expressions.

A guide to reading the pictographs or symbols of the Chinese language, focusing on the 214 radicals of the Kang Xi; divided into eight groups based on analogies in form or meaning.

A dictionary of words and phrases discussing their origins and history.

Defines one hundred words designed to help people improve their vocabulary and sound more intelligent in any situation.

Contains an alphabetical listing of 12,000 of the most commonly used words in the English language.