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Definitions for: Etymologize [v] construct the history of words
[v] give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word); "The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly"; "Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing"
Webster (1913) Definition: Et`y*mol"o*gize (-j[imac]z), v. t. [Cf. F.
['e]tymologiser.]
To give the etymology of; to trace to the root or primitive,
as a word. --Camden
Et`y*mol"o*gize, v. t.
To search into the origin of words; to deduce words from
their simple roots.
How perilous it is to etymologize at random. --Trench.
Synonyms: etymologise, etymologise
See Also: construct, derive, educe, reconstruct, retrace
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