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Etymology
Middle English, from Old English webbestre female weaver, from webbian to weave; akin to Old English wefan to weave
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of webster was
before the 12th century
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“Webster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/webster. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.
Biographical Definition
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biographical name (1)
Web·ster
ˈweb-stər
Daniel 1782–1852 American statesman and orator
Webster
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John circa 1580–circa 1625 English dramatist
Webster
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Noah 1758–1843 American lexicographer and author
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