Chambers's Etymological Dictionary of the English Language e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The Dictionary is intended as a guide in the study and practical use of the English Language; and embraces the meanings of Words, their pronunciation, and etymology. The Vocabulary contains every English word sanctioned by good authority, with the exception of obsolete and very rare words, and terms exclusively technical.