etymological dictionary

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• I used an etymological dictionary to trace the origin of the word 'algebra'.
• For your linguistics paper, consulting a good etymological dictionary is essential.
• My grandfather, a lover of words, owned a massive leather-bound etymological dictionary.
• An etymological dictionary provides fascinating insights into how languages have evolved.
• You can find a comprehensive online etymological dictionary with just a quick search.
• Does the library have an etymological dictionary of the English language?
• He plans to buy an etymological dictionary to aid his historical research.
• While a standard dictionary gives definitions, an etymological dictionary tells a word's life story.
• The etymological dictionary showed that 'avocado' comes from an Aztec word.
• Browsing through an etymological dictionary can be a surprisingly addictive hobby.