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A Dictionary of the English Language: Intended to Exhibi ... : in Two Volumes

This book is a substantial reference work that includes a wide array of English words and their meanings, organized in two volumes for easy access and study. more

Author

Noah Webster
Noah Webster

Noah Webster was a renowned lexicographer, born on October 16, 1758, and died on May 28, 1843. He is known for his reforms in English spelling and grammar rules, which had a profound impact on the compilation of modern English dictionaries. more

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