etymologise
1. [ verb ] (linguistics) construct the history of words
Synonyms: etymologize
Related terms: reconstruct linguistics deriving
2. [ verb ] give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word)
Synonyms: etymologize
Examples:

"The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly" "Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing"

Related terms: derive etymology
Similar spelling:   etymologize
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