etymologist
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The word came into English as “empechen” by way of the Old French word empechier, meaning to prevent or to hinder, according to the British etymologist Michael Quinion.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2019
Others, such as etymologist and author Michael Quinion, have found references dating back to 1903.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2015
I’m no etymologist; I don’t know when that exclamation point became a question mark and was wrapped in sarcasm.
From New York Times ● Oct. 1, 2012
It’s often impossible to definitively determine a phrase’s linguistic birthplace, but based on the digging of etymologist Barry Popik, the phrase seems to have originated in the graffiti community of Oakland, California.
From Slate
Tito told a tale in a jargon which only an etymologist could have sifted into words.
From Fairfax and His Pride by Marie Van Vorst
