"Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages)" by Noah Webster is a detailed reference book that gives definitions and word origins for lots of English words. Written around the early 1800s, it was a time when people in America were really interested in language and learning. It probably talks about making the English language clearer and more standard, showing not just what words mean, but also how to use them and where they came from. The start of the dictionary shows how Webster presents the definitions with each section including how to say the word, what type of word it is, what it means, and ways to use it, showing how careful Webster was and how much he wanted people to understand English better. This beginning gives you an idea of just how much vocabulary the dictionary, and Webster’s dedication to teaching readers about the English language.
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages)
By Noah Webster
Explore the meanings, history, and correct usage of countless English words in this exhaustive guide to understanding and mastering the language.
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About the AuthorNoah Webster was an American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English-language spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and author. He has been called the "Father of American Scholarship and Education". His "Blue-Backed Speller" books taught generations of American children how to spell and read. Webster's name has become synonymous with "dictionary" in the United States, especially the modern Merriam-Webster dictionary that was first published in 1828 as An American Dictionary of the English Language.
Noah Webster was an American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English-language spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and author. He has been called the "Father of American Scholarship and Education". His "Blue-Backed Speller" books taught generations of American children how to spell and read. Webster's name has become synonymous with "dictionary" in the United States, especially the modern Merriam-Webster dictionary that was first published in 1828 as An American Dictionary of the English Language.
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