Best Old English Etymology Apps

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$2.99

Explore the origins of Old English words, names, prefixes, and suffixes with this comprehensive etymological dictionary. It offers detailed information on meaning, pronunciation, and derivations, categorized for easy navigation.

Old English Dictionary. by Thuy Duong

Dictionary of Anglo Saxon

Strong Contender

Comprehensive word dictionaryIdentification of word rootsCross-references to similar roots

1.0(1 ratings)

$1.99

Access a comprehensive dictionary of Old English words with detailed meanings, etymology, and cross-references. Create custom lists, bookmark entries, and learn new words daily with the 'Words of the Day' feature. Ideal for students, teachers, and language enthusiasts.

Old English Wordhord by Ryan Lintott

Medieval word of the day

Worth Considering

🎬 Entertainment

4.9😊(216 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Discover a new Old English word daily with a medieval-inspired interface. Access widgets for your home screen, search a vast archive, and explore pronunciations and manuscript illustrations. Save, share, and categorize words to deepen your understanding of this ancient language.

What We Love

✨ Beautiful design and aesthetics
📚 Excellent for learning Old English
🤩 Engaging and fun daily content
🖼️ Lovely illustrations and medieval style
📱 Great widget functionality
💡 Unique and inspiring concept
💯 High quality and attention to detail
🆓 Free to use and ad-free
📖 Inspires further learning and book purchases
🗣️ Appreciated pronunciation guides (IPA)
💾 Word hoarding feature is fun
🚀 Smooth and seamless user interface

Room to Improve

🔍 Lack of search functionality
🗣️ AI voice pronunciation could be improved/more authentic
💬 Wish for sentence examples
🗣️ American accent in pronunciation

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