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Online Etymology Dictionary

Online Etymology Dictionary

www.etymonline.com

A comprehensive and free online resource for the origins and histories of English words, compiled over decades by etymologist Douglas Harper.

why we picked it
An extensive, decades-long project by one person to document English word origins. Entries are concise yet rich with historical context, often tracing words back to Proto-Indo-European roots. It suits language enthusiasts and writers seeking reliable etymological information without academic jargon.

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language
EN
here since
July 2026

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