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webster

noun web·ster \ˈweb-stər\

Definition of WEBSTER

archaic

: weaver 1

Middle English, from Old English webbestre female weaver, from webbian to weave; akin to Old English wefan to weave

First Known Use: 12th century

biographical name Web·ster \ˈweb-stər\

Daniel 1782–1852 Am. statesman & orator

biographical name

John ca 1580–ca 1625 Eng. dram.

biographical name

Noah 1758–1843 Am. lexicographer & author

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