The Etymological Dictionary of the German Language[1] (German: Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache) is a reference book for the history of the German language,[2] and was one of the first books of its kind ever written. Originally written in 1883 by Friedrich Kluge, it is still actively maintained and considered a standard work among the German etymological dictionaries. The most recent publication was released in 2011 in print, eBook and as an Android app.