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Sticklers, Sideburns and Bikinis: The military origins of everyday words and phrases (General Military) by Graeme Donald, 2008-10-21
Australian Aboriginal Words in English: Their Origin and Meaning by R. M. W. Dixon, Bruce Moore, et all 2006-11-30
Oxford Pocket School Dictionary of Word Origins 2004 by John Ayto, 2004-07-01
The Oxford Library of Words and Phrases: "Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs", "Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations" and "Concise Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins"
The Origin of Species: Darwin's Theory of Evolution (Words That Changed History) by Don Nardo, 2000-10
Webster's Dictionary of Word Origins by Merriam-Webster, 2004
Short dictionary of classical word origins by Harry Ezekiel Wedeck, 1957-01-01
The Dord, the Diglot, and an Avocado or Two: The Hidden Lives and Strange Origins of Common and Not-So-Common Words by Anu Garg, 2007-10-30
Thereby Hangs A Tale: Hundreds of Stories of Curious Word Origins by Charles Earle Funk, 1972
The Latin in English: First Lessons in Latin with Special Reference to the Etymology of English Words of Latin Origin by Harry Pratt Judson, 2010-03-22
Everyday Words from Classic Origins: A Vocabulary Workbook
The Origins of Words and Phrases (Readers Digest)
I Didn't Know That Comes From The Bible: From Sour Grapes to Feet Of Clay, The Biblical Origins Behind Our Everyday Words and Expressions by Karlen Evins, 2009-08-01
Origen De Las Palabras Estrafalarias/ The Origin of Odd Words (Lengua Espa~nola) (Spanish Edition) by Jose Calles Vales, 2002-01

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William Shakespeare Elizabethan Dictionary - Elizabethan Words And Meanings
Provides the origins and meanings of Elizabethan words and vocabulary including obscure Shakespearean expressions.
http://www.william-shakespeare.info/william-shakespeare-dictionary.htm

Extractions: Understanding the real meanings behind some of the language in the great plays and sonnets can be difficult. And this is hardly surprising when the expressions and their meanings have been obsolete since the Elizabethan era ! Make a note of any unusual Shakespearean words that you encounter whilst reading the works in the language coined by William Shakespeare and then check the meaning of the Shakespearean vocabulary in the online Shakespearean Dictionary by clicking on the appropriate letter of the alphabet. Just glancing at the Shakespearean meanings detailed in our free, online Elizabethan Dictionary is very interesting - the meanings will certainly help anyone studying the works of the Bard. The Elizabethan Vocabulary and Language of a Literary Genius Interpreting Elizabethan / Shakespearean Manuscripts and Original Documents Vital, but little known, information about the Elizabethan alphabet is essential when looking at copies of original manuscripts of the period - examples of which can be found in Shakespeare's ' First Folio '. An understanding of the Tudor / Elizabethan alphabet will no doubt clarify many questions that the differences of the Elizabethan alphabet have raised such as "Couldn't Elizabethans spell properly?" and "Why is there so much confusion with the letters 'u' and 'v' and 'i' and 'j' ?" Comprehensive information regarding the Elizabethan alphabet can be accessed via the following link and will prove a useful
Etymologic: The Toughest Etymology (word Origin) Game On The Web
In this game you ll be presented with 10 randomly selected word origin or word definition puzzles to solve; in each case the word or phrase is highlighted
http://www.etymologic.com/

Extractions: In this etymology game you'll be presented with 10 randomly selected etymology (word origin) or word definition puzzles to solve; in each case the word or phrase is highlighted in bold, and a number of possible answers will be presented. You need to choose the correct answer to score a point for that question. Beware! The false answers will often also seem quite plausible, and some of the true answers are hard to believe, but we have documentation! Oh, and in case you're wondering, the word etymology comes from the Greek word 'etymos', which means real, or true, and the -ology ending indicates that it's the study of, or science of. Put them together and you get the study or science of the real or true. Impressive, eh? You're person 134658722 to play Etymologic! Ready? Here's your first question... Where did the word maudlin come from? From the English poet Tennyson's sentimental heroine Maud
Cocktail
Explains with words and pictures the origins of many of today's cocktails. 'The Alchemist' will answer cocktail related questions.
http://hotwired.wired.com/cocktail/

Extractions: The Cosmopolitan Only a few years back, this drink was called the "stealth Martini," first by Barnaby Conrad III, author of The Martini, and then by its imbibers. Whether the name came about because of the Cosmo's covert kick or because of its tendency to be ordered by those unimpressed with the classic Martini Some bartenders snub the Cosmopolitan, comparing it to those drinks on the short list of classic cocktails . We admit it lacks complexity, but few can deny this drink's popularity and reliability, especially in establishments with slipshod mixers. In fact, whenever we're unsure of a bar's integrity, we start the evening with a request for the Cosmopolitan, a descendant of the Cold War's Cape Codder and the respectable sibling of the Kamikaze shooter. Made with 2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce Cointreau, 1/2 ounce lime juice, and 1 splash cranberry juice, the only way a mixer can foil this cocktail is to substitute Rose's lime juice for fresh fruit No one seems to have bothered recording who mixed the first Cosmo, though many drink historians and bartenders agree that the gay community in Provincetown, Massachusetts
Take Our Word For It, The Weekly Word-origin Webzine
Melanie Mike say Tow.jpg (63573 bytes). Issue 199. the Monthly wordorigin Webzine. April 10, 2005. Search Home FAQ Links Site map Book Store
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Extractions: Issue 199 the Monthly Word-origin Webzine April 10, 2005 Search Home FAQ Links ... About To donate, just click the button! See TIERE for more information. We will publish issue 200 very soon. Meantime, DONATE to TOWFI (use the button above) and we'll give 50% of your donation to the Red Cross and 25% to Noah's Wish* to help victims, both human and animal, of Hurricane Katrina. TOWFI celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! Spotlight Words on our minds this week. Words to the Wise Our world-famous question and answer column. Curmudgeons' Corner Gripes and grumbles from the usual pedants. Sez You . Wherein we graciously permit challenges to our profound erudition. Laughing Stock Funny stuff we occasionally stumble across. Mailing list Weekly previews of the Latest Edition , plus notification of other changes to the site. The Etymology Book Store Here find loads of books for sale on etymology and related topics.
Take Our Word For It Archives A-D
Melanie Mike say Tow.jpg (63573 bytes). the only Weekly wordorigin Webzine This history of the word would make it English (England) in origin.
http://www.takeourword.com/arc_logi.html

Extractions: the only Weekly Word-origin Webzine Search FAQ Links Site map ... About Archive of Your Etymology Questions Contents A - D E - G H - J K - M ... T - Z A - D abba abecedarium abuse abusive ... Dutch From Lukas Vogel: I am looking for information about the word Cheyenne. I could not find any information on the net. Maybe it comes from French? It is also a first name (woman), but quite seldom. Cheyenne, the name of an American Indian people, is the French Canadian rendering of the Lakota Sioux (another American Indian people) word sahiyela. Sahiyela is what the Sioux called the Cheyenne. The French Canadians were the first Europeans to give the sahiyela a name, and it stuck. Shahiyela, or Shaiyena, comes from Sioux (Dakota) shaia, which means `to speak red, or unintelligibly.' The Dakota considered their own speech `white.' From Fort Collins Public Library Patron Jason: Melanie, This is the first time I've used electronic resources for etymological research, and your site has been helpful. I was wondering what you can tell me about the word dendron and the relationship between words like rhododendron and dendrite. How did shrubs get mixed up with the nervous system? Does the meaning of the word have anything to do with the fossilized remains of trees? Greek dendron means `tree;` hence that root's seemingly wide applications. Rhododendron is a combination of Greek rhodon `rose' and dendron ` tree,' so the rhododendron is literally a `rose tree.' A dendrite with respect to the fossilized imprint of parts of a tree literally means `of a tree' (from Greek dendrites `of a tree'). The use of the term dendrite to describe the branching part of a nerve cell came about because of the "branching" and hence `tree-like' aspect of that part of the nerve cell.
Wordorigins Org
A site devoted to origins of words and slang phrases. Sticky Topic Welcome to Wordorigins.org, 5, 8/3/05 504 pm by aldiboronti, DaveWilton
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Extractions: > Wordorigins Org Login Register Your Free Account (Required) Search Help ... Need help logging in? Please feel free to reply to any thread or start a new one. Note: To post a message you must register with Ezboard. This is a recent change in policy. I would have preferred to continue to allow unregistered contributors, but this step was necessary for troll control.
Words With Heathen Origins In The Scriptures
An etymological study of numerous words used in churches and Scriptures that have their origin in pagan religions.
http://www.innvista.com/culture/religion/bible/compare/heathen.htm

Extractions: Words with Heathen Origins in the Scriptures Home About Us Contact Us Home ... Old and New Testament Search innvista.com Our Notice Board There are numerous words that are used in churches and read in the Scriptures that have their origin in pagan religions, especially in sun worship. The following is an analysis of which versions use these words and which attempt to use an alternative. AAT An American Translation (Beck) AB Amplified Bible AIV An Inclusive Version ANT The Authentic New Testament ASV American Standard Version BNT Barclay New Testament CENT Common English New Testament CEV Contemporary English Version CJB Complete Jewish Bible CLNT Concordant Literal New Testament CNT Cassirer New Testament CTNT Centenary Translation of the New Testament DHB Darby Holy Bible DRB Douay-Rheims Bible EBR The Emphasized Bible EDW The Emphatic Diaglott EVD English Version for the Deaf GW God's Word HBME The Holy Bible in Modern English HBRV Holy Bible, Revised Version HSH Holy Scriptures (Harkavy) IB Interlinear Bible IV Inspired Version JBK Jerusalem Bible (Koren) JWNT John Wesley New Testament KJV King James Version KLNT Kleist-Lilly New Testament KTC Knox Translation LB Living Bible LBP Lamsa Bible LXX The Septuagint MCT McCord's New Testament Translation MNT Moffatt New Translation MRB Modern Reader's Bible MSNT The Modern Speech New Testament NAB New American Bible NAS New American Standard Version NBV New Berkeley Version NCV New Century Version NEB New English Bible NET New Evangelical Translation NIV New International Version NJB
English Vocabulary Words Derived From Latin And Greek Prefixes, Roots, And Suffi
To know the origin of words is to know how men think, how they have fashioned their civilizations. word history traces the paths of human relationships,
http://www.wordfocus.com/

Extractions: The English vocabulary development activities and resources in this and related sites are based primarily on Latin and Greek elements that are included in thousands of English terms and expressions. A very small number of schools currently provide learning situations and activities that include vocabulary etymology and histories; therefore, it is advantageous for students to learn more about English development, as well as
What's The Meaning Of This?
The origins of quirky English words and phrases like In like Flynn and blackmail.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~genepool/meanings.htm

Extractions: YE OLDE ENGLISH SAYINGS AMERISPEAK My heartfelt thanks to YAHOO for making this page one of their Picks of the Week (May 12, 1997) and thanks to all of you who have sent me your comments and contributions! This page last updated on November 7, 2001 Between a rock and a hard place Blackmail Kenyon wrote that he was told that the term "Black Mail" came from the armor used in Medieval times. The armor which was worn was called maol and it became black (as described in black market). When the two knights were dueling and one attained the upperhand, he would give the other an alternative of life or death as the sword was pointed at his face. This was known as black mailing someone. Andy in Scotland wrote: Centuries ago, Maol was the silver which was paid in rent in Scotland. Sheep and cattle stealers would steal the cattle and then try to legitimize the theft by threatening to keep the animals unless the owner paid them rent for the grazing the animals had while they were stolen. This became known as Black Maol or Blackmail. We Scots invented Blackmail, something to be proud of Bought the farm From Mark Palos: To my knowledge, in the U.S. "to buy the farm" is to die. I have heard this originated do to a cynical way of looking at the lifespan's and earnings of the lower/ immigrant classes of the industrial revolution. City people wishing to buy a farm to retire to in their "golden years" would usually die before actually reaching this goal. Therefore, their burial plot was the only lot of land they would own. Hence, they finally "bought the farm."
Origin Of Phrases
Investigates interesting phrase origins. Viewer submissions welcome. Definitions and examples included.
http://members.aol.com/MorelandC/Phrases.htm
MSN Encarta - Where Ya From, Buckaroo? A Word-Origin Quiz
A wordOrigin Quiz. Even the most ordinary words often have extraordinary histories. Take this quiz and find out how much you know about the words we use
http://encarta.msn.com/quiz_81/Word_Origins_Where_Ya_From_Buckaroo.html

Extractions: Web Search: Encarta Home ... Upgrade your Encarta Experience Search Encarta Quiz Where Ya From, Buckaroo? A Word-Origin Quiz Even the most ordinary words often have extraordinary histories. Take this quiz and find out how much you know about the words we use every day. What is the original literal meaning of halibut a) "Holy fish" b) "Protruding eyeballs" c) "Facing the sun" The word assassin comes from: a) Asininus, a Roman senator murdered in AD 43 b) An Arabic word for hashish users c) Europe's historically tumultuous Alsace region The word buckaroo comes from: a) The Spanish word for cowboy b) Billy Buck, an early rodeo star c) A slang term for a payment to a farm laborer The word clich© comes from: a) A character satirized in Punch magazine b) An Urdu word meaning parable c) The sound made by a printing plate What is the original meaning of guerilla a) "Freedom fighter" b) "Little war" c) "Gorilla" Which object is most closely related to fascism 's etymological origins? a) A 1945 U.S. dime b) A fedora c) A hedgehog Which creature's name means "river horse"?
Hoosegow, ; Why The Little Finger Is Called The `pinkie
NewsAndOpinion.com Can you tell me the origin of the word hoosegow, meaning jail ? Does it come from German? BK, Greenbelt, Md. Dear BK
http://www.jewishworldreview.com/1103/dictionary_men.asp

Extractions: Consumer Reports Dear B. K.: "Hoosegow'' actually comes from the Spanish word "juzgado.'' In Spanish, the letter "j'' is pronounced like the English letter "h.'' "Juzgado'' literally translates to "court'' or "tribunal'' and is the past participle of the verb "juzgar,'' meaning "to judge.'' It comes originally from the Latin "judicare,'' also meaning "to judge.'' In English slang, the use of "hoosegow'' originated in the American Southwest, where it was apparently adopted from Mexican Spanish in the late 19th century. The first published use of the word in English dates to 1909. In addition to its usual "jail'' sense, "hoosegow'' has also had some use as a slang reference to an outhouse. Dear Editor: Dear S. R.:
Trivia About The English Language, Uncommon Facts About Word Origins - Trivial T
Trivial Trivia is a collection of interesting facts and uncommon information and extraordinary bits of knowledge about a wide variety of subjects.
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Extractions: i-pets.com Search Now: (64 facts) A "Blue Moon" is the second full moon in a calendar month (it is rarely blue). A bibliophile is a collector of rare books. A bibliopole is a seller of rare books. A ghost writer pens an anonymous book. A magic potion or charm thought to arouse sexual love, especially toward a specific person, is known as a "philter." A poem written to celebrate a wedding is called an epithalamium. A speleologist studies caves. Anagrams amused the ancient Greeks, Romans and Hebrews, and were popular during the Middle Ages. "Aromatherapy" is a term coined by French chemist René Maurice Gattefossé in the 1920's to describe the practice of using essential oils taken from plants, flowers, roots, seeds, etc., in healing. Ballistics is the science that deals with the motion of projectiles.
Re: Angler - Word Origin
In Reply to Re Angler word origin posted by TheFallen on February 21, 2003. Does anyone know the origin of the word angler ?
http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/19/messages/398.html

Extractions: phrases, sayings and idioms at The Phrase Finder Phrases, Sayings and Idioms Home Discussion Forum Phrases Thesaurus Meanings and origins of phrases and sayings ... Contacts Web www.phrases.org.uk Browse the Archives Posted by dale on February 27, 2003 In Reply to: Re: Angler - Word origin posted by TheFallen on February 21, 2003 : : Does anyone know the origin of the word "angler"? I know there is a fish called angler, but how did it come to be that someone fishes with hook and line is called an angler? : It's because the angler angles. To angle, meaning to fish, comes from a Middle English noun "angel" (pronounced to rhyme with dangle), which simply means a fish-hook. Check out an ancient (1600s) book by Julianne Burners titled "The Art of Fishing wiht an Angle" and you will find the angle actually refers to the angle between the pole and the line. This is an important aspect of fishing with ancient equipment. Modern poles and drag reels make it somewhat less crucial.
The Words Of The Day Book - Origins Of Common English
The Words of the Day Book origins of common English.
http://www.rampant-books.com/book_2005_2_words.htm

Extractions: Retail Price $27.95 Key Features About the Authors Table of Contents Errata ... Reader Comments - Order now and get 30% off the retail price! Only $19.95 This unusual book clearly illustrates that there is no such thing as a "bad" word in the English language. Exploring the "classical" roots of our language the reader learns that all words have origins, many of which can be definitively tracked back to their first use. The English language was largely influenced by the ancient languages of the Romans and the Greeks, for instance, the word "fornication" is actually an architectural term, and surprisingly "pornography" was the ancient word for a "menu." This entertaining and educational book also shows origins of "offensive" words and how they actually have similar innocuous and humble beginnings. Dr. Steven M. Cerutti, who teaches a course on the history of words at
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Extractions: The URL of the Wordorigins.org home page has changed. It is now: http://www.wordorigins.org/index.htm If your browser supports automatic refresh, you will be transported there in five seconds. Otherwise, select the link manually to go to the new site. Please revise your bookmarks to reflect the change.
Online Etymology Dictionary
History and evolution of more than 30000 words, including slang and technical terms.
http://www.etymonline.com/

Extractions: Search: Search Mode Natural Language Find single term Find any term Find exact phrase This is a map of the wheel-ruts of modern English. Etymologies are not definitions; they're explanations of what our words meant and how they sounded 600 or 2,000 years ago. The dates beside a word indicate the earliest year for which there is a surviving written record of that word (in English, unless otherwise indicated). This should be taken as approximate, especially before about 1700, since a word may have been used in conversation for hundreds of years before it turns up in a manuscript that has had the good fortune to survive the centuries. A full list of sources used in this compilation can be found here Since this dictionary went up, it has benefited from the suggestions of dozens of people I have never met, from around the world. Tremendous thanks and appreciation to all of you. Sponsor 'peace.' Give your boyfriend 'lust.' Show your appreciation for 'candy.' Sponsor a word, and help keep the Online Etymology Dictionary free and open. Introduction and abbreviations Who did this? links ... Logo design by LogoBee.com Page design and coding by Dan McCormack
Merriam-Webster Online
A majority of the words used in English today are of foreign origin. Words such as buzz, hiss, guffaw, whiz, and pop) are of imitative origin.
http://www.m-w.com/help/faq/etymology.htm

Extractions: An etymology is the history of a linguistic form, such as a word; the same term is also used for the study of word histories. A dictionary etymology tells us what is known of an English word before it became the word entered in that dictionary. If the word was created in English, the etymology shows, to whatever extent is not already obvious from the shape of the word, what materials were used to form it. If the word was borrowed into English, the etymology traces the borrowing process backward from the point at which the word entered English to the earliest records of the ancestral language. Where it is relevant, an etymology notes words from other languages that are related ("akin") to the word in the dictionary entry, but that are not in the direct line of borrowing. How new words are formed An etymologist, a specialist in the study of etymology, must know a good deal about the history of English and also about the relationships of sound and meaning and their changes over time that underline the reconstruction of the Indo-European language family. Knowledge is also needed of the various processes by which words are created within Modern English; the most important processes are listed below. A majority of the words used in English today are of foreign origin. English still derives much of its vocabulary from Latin and Greek, but we have also borrowed words from nearly all of the languages in Europe. In the modern period of linguistic acquisitiveness, English has found vocabulary opportunities even farther afield. From the period of the Renaissance voyages through the days when the sun never set upon the British Empire and up to the present, a steady stream of new words has flowed into the language to match the new objects and experiences English speakers have encountered all over the globe. Over 120 languages are on record as sources of present-day English vocabulary.

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