Usually yes.
An standard dictionary will give you the meaning of a word. An etymological dictionary will give you its origin.
Dictionary. Or an Etymological Dictionary.
A dictionary that gives a detailed history of the origin of a word is called an etymological dictionary
In an etymology dictionary.
In a dictionary, the origin of a word typically includes information on its etymology, tracing its history and linguistic roots. This can help readers understand how the word evolved and entered the language.
I am unable to look up information in a dictionary.
the word's origin, development, and historical usage.
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AnswerInfirm is an origin from Latin infirmus, from in -'not' + firmus 'firm' - Oxford Dictionary
By looking up an etymological dictionary, such as the Oxford.
Depending on the dictionary, there are several things a dictionary might tell about a word (choose any four from this list):spellingtype of word (noun, verb etc)pronunciationmeaning(s)etymology (origin of word, e.g. from Old English)
The New Zealand pocket dictionary typically shows the origin of a word by providing its etymology, which traces the word back to its historical roots, including its language of origin and any changes in meaning over time. This information is usually found in the dictionary entry for the word.