Etymologise (Verb)
Meaning 1
Give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word); "The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly"; "Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 2
Construct the history of words.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.