Online Etymology Dictionary
Encyclopedia
The Online Etymology Dictionary is an online dictionary
that describes the origins of
English-language words. The abbreviation, OED
, coincides with the frequently used acronym for the Oxford English Dictionary
.
created the etymology dictionary to record the history and evolution of more than 30,000 words, including slang and technical terms.
's Library as a relevant etymological resource and cited in the Chicago Tribune
as one of the “best resources for finding just the right word.” It is cited in numerous articles as a source for explaining the history and evolution of words.
Dictionary
A dictionary is a collection of words in one or more specific languages, often listed alphabetically, with usage information, definitions, etymologies, phonetics, pronunciations, and other information; or a book of words in one language with their equivalents in another, also known as a lexicon...
that describes the origins of
Etymology
Etymology is the study of the history of words, their origins, and how their form and meaning have changed over time.For languages with a long written history, etymologists make use of texts in these languages and texts about the languages to gather knowledge about how words were used during...
English-language words. The abbreviation, OED
OED (disambiguation)
OED is a common abbreviation for the Oxford English Dictionary.OED may also refer to:* Operations Evaluation Department* Online Etymology Dictionary* Optical edge device* Optoelectronic Device...
, coincides with the frequently used acronym for the Oxford English Dictionary
Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary , published by the Oxford University Press, is the self-styled premier dictionary of the English language. Two fully bound print editions of the OED have been published under its current name, in 1928 and 1989. The first edition was published in twelve volumes , and...
.
Description
Douglas HarperDouglas Harper
Douglas Harper is a historian, author, journalist and lecturer based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. He earned a degree in history and English from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania....
created the etymology dictionary to record the history and evolution of more than 30,000 words, including slang and technical terms.
Reviews and reputation
The Online Etymology Dictionary has been referenced by Ohio UniversityOhio University
Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus...
's Library as a relevant etymological resource and cited in the Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune is a major daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, and the flagship publication of the Tribune Company. Formerly self-styled as the "World's Greatest Newspaper" , it remains the most read daily newspaper of the Chicago metropolitan area and the Great Lakes region and is...
as one of the “best resources for finding just the right word.” It is cited in numerous articles as a source for explaining the history and evolution of words.