The point is that the OED isn't a particularly good
resource when it comes to etymological issues.
Candice
--- Peter Cudmore <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> > And btw, I haven't seen any references to or
> > recommendations of Shorter, where a lot of your
> > etymological questions may be answered. I find it
> very
> > useful, especially when I consult it together with
> a
> > modern dictionary , such as Webster's 10th (the
> newer
> > edition of which should be even better.)
> >
> > Candice
>
> Ah that's easy: I have online access to the OED, and
> I think Robin does too
> (either that or a CD-Rom version).
>
> P
>
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