23 Best Etymology Books of All Time
Our goal: Find the best Etymology books according to the internet (not just one random person's opinion).
- Here's what we did:
- Type "best etymology books" into our search engine and study the top 4 pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly for you here! 😊
(It was a lot of work. But hey! That's why we're here, right?)
(Updated 2023)
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Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red
The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases
Andrew Thompson
Appears in 3 articles - MOST RECOMMENDED!4
The Etymologicon
A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
Mark Forsyth
Appears in 2 articles1recommender - 6
English Grammar in Use
A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Learners of English
Raymond Murphy
Appears in 2 articles - 7Appears in 2 articles
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The Best Punctuation Book, Period
A Comprehensive Guide for Every Writer, Editor, Student, and Businessperson
June Casagrande
Appears in 2 articles - 13
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries
Appears in 2 articles - 14Appears in 2 articles
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FAQ
How was this Etymology books list created?
We searched for "best Etymology books", found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.
How many Etymology books are in this list?
There are 23 books in this list.
Why did you create this Etymology books list?
We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Etymology books on the internet.
