In a message dated 1/8/01 11:45:34 AM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << I can't find it in any dictionary and I thought all of you might be able to help me. The word is Entymological. The whole sentence was: Mr. Mallory had a most valuable and interesting experience as field representative with the State Entymological Commission. >> I wonder if the word couldnt have been etymological? That would have to do with the study of the origins of words - a specialty of linguistics. Entomology is the study of insects, but I dont recognize entymology. Was the person involved a zoologist, or a linguist??