webster
1 Americannoun
noun
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Daniel, 1782–1852, U.S. statesman and orator.
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John, c1580–1625?, English dramatist.
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Margaret, 1905–72, British stage director, producer, and actress, born in the U.S.
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Noah, 1758–1843, U.S. lexicographer and essayist.
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William H(edgcock) born 1924, U.S. judge and government official: director of the FBI 1978–87 and of the CIA 1987–91.
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a city in central Massachusetts.
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Informal. Also Webster's. a dictionary of the English language.
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Daniel. 1782–1852, US politician and orator
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John. ?1580–?1625, English dramatist, noted for his revenge tragedies The White Devil (?1612) and The Duchess of Malfi (?1613)
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Noah. 1758–1843, US lexicographer, famous for his American Dictionary of the English Language (1828)
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Etymology
Origin of webster
before 1100; Middle English; Old English webbestre. See web, -ster
Example Sentences
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King/Drew coach Lloyd Webster has guided the Golden Eagles to four City titles — back-to-back Invitational crowns in 2003 and 2004, the Division II title in 2018 and the Open championship in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times
Elisha, or “Ly” as Maggie now called him, often asked her to address communications to him using false names, “Cousin Peter” or “F. Webster.”
From Literature
In coarse, colloquial prose, translated by Kate Webster, these loosely united vignettes glance upon the lives of villagers who seem cursed by the land.
Earlier this month, Santander announced a $12 billion deal for Connecticut-based regional lender Webster to deepen its presence in the American Northeast.
Canada coach Paul Webster called Britain the "best team in the world".
From Barron's
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