--- product_id: 87011489 title: "Chambers Dictionary of Etymology" price: "AED 281" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/87011489-chambers-dictionary-of-etymology store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Chambers Dictionary of Etymology **Price:** AED 281 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Chambers Dictionary of Etymology - **How much does it cost?** AED 281 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/87011489-chambers-dictionary-of-etymology) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description With over 30,000 entries, Chambers Dictionary of Etymology is a prestigious and scholarly dictionary that explains where English words come from. An important etymological resource for the expert, it is also a useful reference source for the general reader. Review: Correction of a false statement - This is the first review I have written, but I felt it necessary to correct a false statement in another review, particuarly since 28 of 32 people found the review (which gave the book only 1 star) helpful. Specifically, QUOTE A lot of the words don't go back to the real origin. "Street' for example is said to be derived from the Latin "Strata" or "paved road", when the Latin actually comes from the Semitic, "Serat" for "straight road".UNQUOTE Semitic "Serat" (also Arabic "Sirat") comes from Latin (via Greek as an intermediary) not the other way around as asserted by the reviewer. There is simply no doubt about this. As pointed out in the Chambers Dictionary, "Strata" is the past participle of the Latin verb STERNERE ("to lay down", "to spread out") which shares a common INDO-EUROPEAN origin with the Germanic root which is the basis of English STREW. I have not seen ANY etymological dictionary that has a different explanation, and I have consulted authoritative ones in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German. In English, this origin is confirmed by, among others, (i) the Oxford English Dictionary, (ii) the American Heritage Dictionary of Indo-European Roots. A second comment of the same reviewer was QUOTE The dictionary also lists many languages that use a specific word without telling us about the source of the word, which is what etymology is about.UNQUOTE In fact, my impression is that the Chambers Dictionary gives far more information than other comparable etymological dictionaries in terms of the ultimate roots of words. Taking a word at random, for "make", Old English macian is traced back through Old Saxon makon to Proto-Germanic *makojanan from the Indo-European root *mag-. It is also shown to be cognate with Old High German mahhon, Old Frisian makia, Greek magenai ("to be kneaded, be molded") and mageus ("baker"), Old Slavic mazati ("anoint"), among others. The Chambers Dictionary is one of the best I have seen, particularly in view of its not unreasonable price. Review: Brilliant service - Speedy delivery and really does look and feel brand new and unused. Not even a crease or catch in the paper sleeve. Very pleased. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 108,938 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 449 in Dictionaries & Thesauri 1,600 in Words, Language & Grammar (Books) 1,899 in Language Study & Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 184 Reviews | ## Images ![Chambers Dictionary of Etymology - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JhpWHMcoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Correction of a false statement *by D***. on 3 December 2004* This is the first review I have written, but I felt it necessary to correct a false statement in another review, particuarly since 28 of 32 people found the review (which gave the book only 1 star) helpful. Specifically, QUOTE A lot of the words don't go back to the real origin. "Street' for example is said to be derived from the Latin "Strata" or "paved road", when the Latin actually comes from the Semitic, "Serat" for "straight road".UNQUOTE Semitic "Serat" (also Arabic "Sirat") comes from Latin (via Greek as an intermediary) not the other way around as asserted by the reviewer. There is simply no doubt about this. As pointed out in the Chambers Dictionary, "Strata" is the past participle of the Latin verb STERNERE ("to lay down", "to spread out") which shares a common INDO-EUROPEAN origin with the Germanic root which is the basis of English STREW. I have not seen ANY etymological dictionary that has a different explanation, and I have consulted authoritative ones in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German. In English, this origin is confirmed by, among others, (i) the Oxford English Dictionary, (ii) the American Heritage Dictionary of Indo-European Roots. A second comment of the same reviewer was QUOTE The dictionary also lists many languages that use a specific word without telling us about the source of the word, which is what etymology is about.UNQUOTE In fact, my impression is that the Chambers Dictionary gives far more information than other comparable etymological dictionaries in terms of the ultimate roots of words. Taking a word at random, for "make", Old English macian is traced back through Old Saxon makon to Proto-Germanic *makojanan from the Indo-European root *mag-. It is also shown to be cognate with Old High German mahhon, Old Frisian makia, Greek magenai ("to be kneaded, be molded") and mageus ("baker"), Old Slavic mazati ("anoint"), among others. The Chambers Dictionary is one of the best I have seen, particularly in view of its not unreasonable price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant service *by D***L on 9 May 2023* Speedy delivery and really does look and feel brand new and unused. Not even a crease or catch in the paper sleeve. Very pleased. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Words,What are they ? *by B***B on 12 November 2011* Words..What are they ? Sounds formed from the mouth to give understanding. What are they though ?From whence do they come ? This book will tell you over 30,000 explanations of origin of words meanings and Historical context which can be relevant to today if you know what your looking for. Not entirely sure of the accuracy of some of the explanations because put simply,I was not there,neither were you.Ergo,words,what are they ? ## Frequently Bought Together - Chambers Dictionary of Etymology - The Illustrated Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language - Mark Forsyth 3 Books Collection Set (The Etymologicon, The Elements of Eloquence & Horologicon) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/87011489-chambers-dictionary-of-etymology](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/87011489-chambers-dictionary-of-etymology) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*