etymologising

etymologising
etymologise (Brit.) v. construct history or derive etymology of words (also etymologize)

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  • etymologise — [c]/ɛtəˈmɒlədʒaɪz/ (say etuh moluhjuyz) verb (etymologised, etymologising) –verb (t) 1. to trace the history of (a word). –verb (i) 2. to study etymology. 3. to give or suggest the etymology of words. Also, etymologize …  

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