Online Etymology Dictionary

The online etymology dictionary (etymonline) is the internet's go-to source for quick and reliable accounts of the origin and history of English words, phrases, and idioms.

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18 maart 2026

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language-arts · vocabulary-word-study

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Klas 1 (brugklas)–Klas 4

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Online Etymology Dictionary Overview

  • Purpose: Provides historical explanations of word meanings and pronunciations, tracing their evolution over the past 600 to 2,000 years.
  • Founder: Created by Douglas Harper in 2001.
  • Domain History: The "etymonline" domain was established in 2003.
  • Editorial Staff: Talia Felix has served as associate editor since 2021.
  • Mission: To connect language with history, address common linguistic inquiries, and facilitate serendipitous discovery.
  • Resources: The site maintains a list of print sources and a user's manual.
  • Last Updated: April 7, 2025.

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