Online Etymology Dictionary
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| Type | Private | |
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| Founded | Online (c.2000) | |
| Headquarters | Lancaster, PA, USA | |
| Key people | Douglas Harper, Founder Dan McCormack, Web Design and coding |
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| Employees | 1 | |
| Website | www.etymonline.com | |
| Type of site | Etymological dictionary | |
| Registration | no | |
| Available in | English | |
| Current status | active | |
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The Online Etymology Dictionary is an online dictionary that describes the origins of English-language words.[1] The abbreviation, OED, coincides with the frequently used acronym for the Oxford English Dictionary.
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[edit] Description
Douglas Harper created the etymology dictionary to record the history and evolution of more than 30,000 words, including slang and technical terms.[2]
[edit] Reviews and reputation
The Online Etymology Dictionary has been referenced by Ohio University's Library as a relevant etymological resource[1] and cited in the Chicago Tribune as one of the “best resources for finding just the right word.”[3] It is cited in numerous articles as a source for explaining the history and evolution of words.[4][5][6]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Ohio University, Online Etymology Dictionary. Created 2003, http://infotree.library.ohiou.edu/single-records/2705.html, accessed 2007-01-05.
- ^ Online Etymology Dictionary. Accessed December 31, 2006
- ^ Bierma, Nathan. Internet has best resources for finding just the right word. Chicago Tribune, January 3, 2007, republished by www.factiva.com, http://proxy.bib.uottawa.ca:2241/sb/default.aspx?NAPC=S&fcpil=en, accessed 2007-01-05.
- ^ Rudeen, Mike. Any questions?; Ask! away on the News' new blog. Rocky Mountain News, December 18, 2006, republished by www.factiva.com, accessed 2007-01-05
- ^ Murali, D. Big results require big ambitions. Business Line (The Hindu), July 21, 2006, Section:Opinion, republished by Factiva.com, accessed 2007-01-05
- ^ Whyte, Ellen. Online resources to help improve your vocabulary. New Straits Times, October 27, 2005, republished by www.factiva.com, accessed 2007-01-05
