Definitions for: Etymon

[n] a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes

Webster (1913) Definition: Et"y*mon, n.; pl. E. Etymons, Gr. Etyma. [L., fr.
Gr. 'e`tymon the true literal sense of a word according to
its derivation, an etymon, fr. ? true, real, prob, akin to
Skr. sotya, E. sooth. See Sooth.]
1. An original form; primitive word; root.

2. Original or fundamental signification. [R.]

Given as the etymon or genuine sense of the word.
--Coleridge.

Synonyms: root

See Also: form, signifier, word form

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