The first edition of Noah Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language was published in 1828. "It has been my aim in this work, now offered to my fellow citizens, to ascertain the true ...

Merriam-Webster calls themselves “the direct lexicographical heir of Noah Webster” ― and YET, their (comparatively glowing) definition of cat reads: “a carnivorous mammal ( Felis catus) long ...

Concise Edition of Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language Cooper Hewitt. Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions Apply Click for more information. ... Elaine Lustig Cohen, ...

Words and phrases like “bet,” “period,” and “yas” have roots in African American Vernacular English. ... appropriately reflected in the institution of Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, ...

Merriam-Webster's word of the year is 'authentic.' That says a lot about 2023 "Authentic" was one of this year's most looked-up words, according to the lexical leader.

Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language. Based on the International Dictionary of 1890 and 1900. Now completely revised in all Departments, including also a Gazetteer and ...

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