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Etymologizing

noun
1.
(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase.  Synonyms: derivation, deriving.


Etymologize

verb
1.
Give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word).  Synonym: etymologise.  "Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing"
2.
Construct the history of words.  Synonym: etymologise.





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