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(1):

(n.) That branch of philological science which treats of the history of words, tracing out their origin, primitive significance, and changes of form and meaning.

(2):

(n.) That part of grammar which relates to the changes in the form of the words in a language; inflection.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Etymology'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​e/etymology.html. 1828.
 
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