Oxford Concise Dictionary Of English Etymology May 2026

The is a compact, authoritative guide to the history of English words. It is widely available as a paperback book and a mobile application . Key Features (Print Edition)

Approximately 576 pages , designed for quick reference rather than exhaustive academic study.

💡 While the concise version is great for quick lookups, serious researchers often prefer the full Oxford English Dictionary (OED) for its deeper historical citations and comprehensive word evolution. If you'd like to compare this with other dictionaries: Cambridge vs. Oxford differences? Full OED vs. Concise version? Best apps for etymology? Oxford Concise Dictionary of English Etymology

The digital version, developed by MobiSystems , includes interactive tools:

Includes a "Favorites" list for custom categories and a "History" list to review recently viewed words. The is a compact, authoritative guide to the

Look up word origins without an internet connection.

Entries track meaning changes over centuries (e.g., nice meaning "foolish" in the 13th century). 💡 While the concise version is great for

Based on the multi-volume Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology , considered the principal authority on word development.