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Is there a dictionary where you write a word and it it tells you where it originated from?

Asked by justanswerthequestion (106points) May 10th, 2010
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For example, where did the word extict come from?I’m only looking for the dictionary not that particular word. THANKS:)

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cfrydj's avatar

www.dictionary.com lists origins.

Here’s the origin for extinct: Origin:
1400–50; late ME < L ex ( s ) tinctus put out, quenched, ptp. of ex ( s ) tinguere to extinguish

dpworkin's avatar

Most dictionaries provide etymology. Use a more sophisticated dictionary if yours doesn’t. Maybe the kind where it is made of paper, and you turn the pages to find stuff out.

Lightlyseared's avatar

Oxford English Dictionary Online – OED.com

Bear in mind they charge for the pleasure however your library or college may subscribe and allow you acces (mine does).

justanswerthequestion's avatar

WOW THANKS EVERYONE :)

ETpro's avatar

@Lightlyseared You beat me to it. Most dictionaries include a brief bit on the word’s origin, but the OED is the quintessential resource on etymology.

TogoldorMandar's avatar

Thanks people today i learnt something. Was also searching for it and found http://www.vandale.nl/vandale/ its also a dictionary

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