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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"
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