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a. The OED is probably one of the best etymological references for the English language. Make sure it`s the full OED and not a cut down or simplified version.

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The best resource for researching the etymological development of a word would be the "Oxford English Dictionary." It provides detailed information on the historical usage and origins of words, offering a comprehensive understanding of their development over time.

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Q: A student researching the etymological development of a word would find the to be most helpful a oxford dictionary broget's thesaurus c dictionary of American slang d the shorter oxford dictionary?
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