What English dictionary is the ultimate authority on the etymology of a word?

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The Oxford English Dictionary contains extensive etymological information on most Words. However, no dictionary is ever an "ultimate authority". Words of more recent origin or slang Words may be treated more authoritatively in other dictionaries.

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