Started early in 2005 by the people responsible for Wordorigins.org, this site is dedicated to applying rigorous lexicographic standards to the collection of new terms from the worlds of business and high-tech. At present, it still has few entries.

An extensive etymological dictionary gleaned from many different sources. Useful as a quick etymology reference and starting point for further research.

A site not unlike Wordwizard with a discussion forum and a searchable database of phrases.

A web site devoted to tracking down new words as they appear. A must for those trying to keep up with neologisms in the language.

In its own words, "The Vocabula Review battles nonstandard, careless English and embraces clear, expressive English. We hope we can encourage our readers to do as much." This reviewer finds the site reactionary and self-righteous, but still interesting.

The online version of The Word Detective, a newspaper column answering readers' questions about words and language. The Word Detective is written by Evan Morris. A potpourri of curious facts about our language.

Another site devoted to etymology. The range of words they cover is limited, but their treatment is sound.

Run by Michael Quinion, one of the UK's most respected etymologists, World Wide Words is a must for anybody interested in words and language. Always entertaining.