Brief Description Students use Internet and library resources to select and examine the origins of phrases or words, particularly words that have origins in other languages. Consider the evolution of the meanings of words and phrases and the effect this may have on culture. Have students think about why it might be important to have an awareness of the interrelatedness of languages. This site contains archives of words that have been defined and traced from their origins.
Users can also submit words they'd like to know more about.
The Oxford English Dictionary contains extensive etymological information on thousands of words used regularly in the English language. The online version of the OED allows users to search for etymological information about words of interest to them. There is a fee for use of this site.