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Template:rfv-etym

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(Can this(+) etymology be sourced?)


Usage

This template is used to request a source for doubtful etymologies in ===Etymology=== sections.

To use this template:

  1. Add {{rfv-etym|xx}} to an entry. The language code is required to ensure that it goes to the correct subpage of Wiktionary:Etymology scriptorium.
  2. Start a new discussion on Wiktionary:Etymology scriptorium, using the (+).

Parameters

|1= (required)
The language code of the term whose etymology needs verification. See Wiktionary:List of languages.
|fragment=, |section=
The section of Wiktionary:Etymology scriptorium to link to; this goes into the URL, after the pound sign. Defaults to the page name.
|sort=
The sort key for the page; rarely needs to be specified.
|nocat=1
Disable categorization of this page.

This template adds the page to the subcategory of Category:Requests for references for etymologies by language designated by the language code specified using |1=.