Heron Derivation Dictionary
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Gain mastery of English and a greater appreciation of language by understanding the history of words.
The Heron Derivation Dictionary contains simple and concise derivations for commonly used words. It is perfect for those just beginning their journey into the world of English etymology, or those seeking insight into word origins but find existing etymology resources too complex.
Features:
* Simple, concise and easy to understand derivations
* Approximately 11,450 entries for commonly used words
* A glossary of terms (Ex: Old English, Latin, etc)
* One-click links to explore cross-references and glossary terms
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Why?
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A derivation gives a more complete understanding of a word by revealing the story of how a word has changed from its original form to become what it means today.
The word