English Origin Dictionary
dictionary of word origins
$1.99 · Designed for iPad
This app provides an offline version of English Origin Dictionary
Do you know the old meaning of "wife" is simply "a woman"?
Combining both accessibility and authority, the dictionary describes the origins and development of over 6,000 common words and phrases in the English language.
Organized A-Z, the entries include first known use along with examples that illustrate the many faces of the particular word or phrase, from ‘handsome’ to ‘bachelor’ and ‘cute’ to ‘baby’, from ‘pagan’ to ‘palaver’ and ‘toff’ to ‘torpedo’.
This app is useful for language students and enthusiasts, but also an intriguing read for any person interested in the development of the English language.
● Study tools:
- Bookmark a word
- Learn 5 words daily
- Write notes
- Learn random words
- Flashcards
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We have added more words in this version.
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Information
- Seller
- Thuy Duong
- Size
- 82.1 MB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Smart apps
