This book aims to present a systematic account of Greek Etymology from classical antiquity to the present day. It is a compilation of well-established comparisons from related languages, including words from Old English and dialectic forms, which may have escaped the author's comprehensive survey. The author notes that the science of Comparative Philology provides a valuable tool for establishing the descent and original meaning of Greek words. By examining regular and irregular substitution of sounds, the author demonstrates the history of each etymology, thereby establishing a firm procedure for treating details that follow.

The book illuminates the history of Greek Etymology, showing that too often, scholars have jumped to conclusions instead of taking the time to carefully examine all possibilities and to consider all related languages. This work brings a much-needed examination of the Greek language and its roots.

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