Etymology

[Shakespeare's brother]

Should anyone wish to know the origin of a word, please add to this post and begin the thread: I have some very reliable sources of etymology at my disposal.

SB

[Anglika]

Or of course they can look them up for themselves!

[Tdol]

Out of interest, which ones are you using? I am dependent on web sources as I can't carry all my books around with me.

[Shakespeare's brother]

Tdol. I have one prime site: Online Etymology Dictionary and to supplement my knowledge I have some very worthy books, not so much etymological dictionaries but works relating to the origin and development of the English language. SB

[Shakespeare's brother]

And although I would love to have unlimited access to the OED on-line [I could really add some credence!], the subscription fee is a little too expensive. SB

[chen]

thx for sharing, I think it's a very useful website, btw, can you introduce me a good website of slangs, both American slang and English slang will do.

[Shakespeare's brother]

Chen,

All types of slang:

Online Slang Dictionary and Language Links.

Urban 'hip hop (very funny):

Urban Dictionary: Define Your World

Hope you have fun.

SB

[Tdol]

Originally Posted by Shakespeare's brother

And although I would love to have unlimited access to the OED on-line [I could really add some credence!], the subscription fee is a little too expensive. SB

Sadly, the OUP is well aware of its value.