etymology

Contains over 30,000 entries with word derivations, spelling, pronunciation, and meanings. Also traces how the meanings have developed over time.

Examines the origins of the English language, and traces history back to understand how it adopted words from more than three hundred and fifty other languages, the secrets behind everyday words and expressions, and other related topics.

Spine title: Brewer's names. Over 8,000 entries reveal the origins of names including personal, place, and trade.

Chooses one hundred words that best illustrates the changing vernacular of English through time.

Contains a comprehensive dictionary of word origins and traces the evolution of over fifteen hundred English words, a brief history of the English language, and extensive cross-references.

Traces the history of more than 15,000 English words and phrases, including slang, proverbs, plant and animal names, place-names, phrases from literature, nicknames, historical expressions, and foreign-language expressions.

Contains the meaning of more than 10,000 popular and traditional names for boys and girls.

A user-friendly introduction to the Latin and Greek roots that have impacted one language. Contains an index of the Greek and Latin roots and an index of the English words examined.

A collection of everyday phrases and idioms that are used in the English language along with their meanings and origins.