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The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Section R

By Project Gutenberg

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover the definitions, origins, and playful side of words beginning with "R" in this early 20th-century guide to language.

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1996-09-01
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"The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Section R" by Project Gutenberg et al. is a detailed exploration of words starting with the letter "R". It is a resource that gives meanings, histories, and how to properly use words, which can likely be traced back to the early 1900s. The text begins by explaining the letter “R” and then moves through words like "Rabbi" to "Rake," giving concise definitions and often including historical or literary information. For instance, it explains "Rabbi" as a title of honor in Judaism and jokingly calls "R" “the dog's letter." This part acts as a helpful manual for those wanting to learn about the details of language, how words have changed, and where English words come from.

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Project Gutenberg (PG) is a volunteer effort to digitize and archive cultural works, as well as to "encourage the creation and distribution of eBooks." It was founded in 1971 by American writer Michael S. Hart and is the oldest digital library. Most of the items in its collection are the full texts of books or individual stories in the public domain. All files can be accessed for free under an open format layout, available on almost any computer. As of 13 February 2024, Project Gutenberg had reached 70,000 items in its collection of free eBooks.

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