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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: Hensleigh Wedgwood’s *A Dictionary of English Etymology* is a detailed and scholarly exploration of the origins and historical development of English words. Drawing from a wide range of languages, including Latin, Greek, Sanskrit, and Germanic roots, Wedgwood traces word meanings back to their earliest forms, offering insight into how language evolves. His approach emphasizes phonetic changes and the psychological processes behind word formation. Aimed at linguists, scholars, and curious readers, the dictionary highlights the richness and complexity of English vocabulary. It remains a foundational work in historical linguistics and a valuable resource for understanding the roots of the English language. About The Author: Hensleigh Wedgwood (1803–1891) was a British etymologist, philologist, and barrister best known for his *Dictionary of English Etymology* (1872), a significant work in the study of word origins. A cousin of Charles Darwin, Wedgwood was deeply engaged in the intellectual currents of his time. His writings explored the development of language and reasoning, including *On the Origin of Language* (1866) and works on Euclidean geometry. He also critiqued contemporary scholarship in *Contested Etymologies in the Dictionary of Rev. W. W. Skeat* (1882). Wedgwood’s interdisciplinary approach combined linguistic insight with logical analysis, influencing both philological and philosophical studies. The Title 'A Dictionary of English Etymology written/authored/edited by Hensleigh Wedgwood', published in the year 1859. The ISBN 9789373161822 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 830 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Dictionary.