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etymologizing

noun

(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase

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13
Starts with
E
Ends with
G
Contains
TY
Scrabble score
29

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noun

  1. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase

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