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tonyrxman
02-24-2003, 06:41 PM
Does anybody know of a dictionary (for pocket pc) that gives you the original root meaning of the word... (ie. parachute, root word "para" means 'to protect from' and the word "chute" means 'to fall')??

captgoodhope
02-24-2003, 07:38 PM
http://www.palmdigitalmedia.com/S=313c5ccde0922e992f624e60e9672e96PlpmFcCoAAsAAE1w62o2023449/book.cgi/0877797501

captgoodhope
02-24-2003, 07:39 PM
You'll need palm reader pro to use this one, so it'll cost you, but I think it's worth it.

tonyrxman
02-24-2003, 10:47 PM
Does this dictionary give you the origin of the word???
Tried to find a trial download of this dictionary, but doesnt look available....

captgoodhope
02-25-2003, 04:43 AM
Yes it does.