etymologize (v)
etymologise (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 32
def give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word)
examples The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly
Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing
Frame - 2 Somebody ----s
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Outgoing links
Hypernym derive, educe
Derivationally related form etymologize → etymology; etymologize → etymology
Incoming links
Derivationally related form etymology → etymologize; etymology → etymologize
Hyponym derive, educe

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