Allen Walker Read, etymologist, died on October 16th, aged 96 Andy Affleck 22 years ago This obit is interesting for the history of the phrase “OK.” Share this:Print Allen Walker Read, etymologist, died on October 16th, aged 96October 25, 2002Current EventsJust go Read Andrew…September 12, 2002Current EventsJust go Read Andrew…September 12, 2002Current Events