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2006-08-20 02:49:35 · 12 answers · asked by malcy 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Yes, there is. This website will give you the etymology for just about any word in the English language, and in great detail: http://www.etymonline.com/ .
2006-08-20 02:56:27 · answer #1 · answered by Caritas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The VERY best on-line source for the origins of English words, if you are a student at a college or university, is the Oxford English Dictionary. Check with your library on how to access this amazing reference. There is nothing like it for any other language in the world.
2006-08-20 03:11:32 · answer #2 · answered by Taivo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of which IP you use, any dictionary will normally tell you where the English words originated. If a normal dictionary does not, try the college dictionary. There are dictionaries all over the web, you can just type in "dictionary," from wherever you are, and find one.
2006-08-20 02:57:45 · answer #3 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need the Oxford English Dictionary or O.E.D. for short. You can subscribe to it for 29.95 per month on line. Search for it at O.E.D.
wikipedia.org has an overview of it. I think it's four volumes and about 1500.00 dollars to buy a set. A good public library or college library should have a copy in there reference library.
2006-08-20 03:19:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary lists the etymology (origins) of its words. Being that they are the authority of the American English language (so to speak) I suggest you use their website. http://www.m-w.com Their online dictionary also pronounces the words for you.
2006-08-20 02:57:34 · answer #5 · answered by Roy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This website seems to have quite a good explanation of the origin of the english language
http://www.m-w.com/help/faq/history.htm
Hope it helps you.
2006-08-20 03:02:15 · answer #6 · answered by au_yowie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
loot assasin beserk confetti poltergeist placebo kudos khaki juggernaut glitch The English language is created from many borrowed words from different languages no longer basically French and Latin.
2016-11-26 19:42:34 · answer #7 · answered by cromlish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll find everything you need if you look up etymology (the study of word origins) in your search engine (I like google).
2006-08-20 02:55:12 · answer #8 · answered by spindoccc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a large dictionary.
2006-08-20 03:21:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The OED is the best, gives usage.
2006-08-20 05:49:35 · answer #10 · answered by lpaganus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋