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OP Often it is very difficult to pin down word origins because online dictionaries are so condensed they usu don't include it nor date first used
Here's a technique I sometimes find successful: Go to Google Advanced Search, entering the expression in the "all" box. In the "at least one" box, enter
wordwizard-com wordorigins-org phrases-org wordsmith-org wordcraft-infopop
Subsequently you won't have to retype the latter because it will reside in a handy drop-down
You will find Advanced Search has other dandy features you will quickly learn to appreciate
Last edited by dalehileman; 02/24/06 05:15 PM.
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Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Finding word origins dalehileman 02/24/06 03:49 PM Re: a small barrel of water snakes maverick 02/24/06 04:27 PM Re: a small barrel of water snakes dalehileman 02/24/06 04:28 PM Re: a small barrel of water snakes Father Steve 02/24/06 09:30 PM Re: Finding word origins jmh 02/25/06 07:59 PM Re: Finding word origins dalehileman 02/25/06 11:48 PM Re: Finding word origins maverick 02/25/06 11:59 PM Re: Finding word origins sjmaxq 02/26/06 01:14 AM Access to the OED jmh 02/26/06 11:52 AM Re: Access to the OED maverick 02/27/06 01:17 AM Re: Access to the OED dalehileman 02/28/06 10:59 PM
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