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A Pan-Arab etymological dictionary and historical lexicon of the Arabic language as it has developed over the last two millennia. The work details the origins of every word in its corpus and record the transformations in each word’s meaning, in addition to the location of its first appearance. To achieve this, the Doha Historical Dictionary of Arab... View more

A very useful glossary about the latest English lingo in the media. Grammar references, contexts of use, descriptions and origins of the words are provided.

This glossary lists many of the specialized words used aboard Navy ships. It includes technical terms and nautical slang, plus everyday words with shipboard origins.

Figures of speech, words, slang, terms for cultural phenomena: explanation and etymology. Some entries are actually mini-essays. About 100 pages of text; about 500 entries.

"This website is being developed as a record of new and evolving words and phrases in the English language, with special reference to UK English usage. One of its prime aims is to act as a repository for new words and phrases which are not otherwise listed on the Net - or at least not found by Search Engines. Hence the working title: Dictionary of ... View more

This link leads to an A to Z index that gives the meanings and origins of over 2,000 English sayings, phrases, and idioms. It is easy to use and free.

The meanings and origins of over 2,000 English sayings, phrases and idioms. There is a forum where you can discuss the meanings and origins of sayings or phrases with people.

Descriptions of artillery pieces and equipment, as well as some information on their origins and use.