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a English-man named john Webster traveld the world learning every language. when he learned them all he then helped create the English language used in America. he wrote it all down in book wich was published 48 years later called the Webster first edition dictionary. they still use the book to this veary day, but keep revising it making it better and easier to use.
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∙ 12y ago
The first English dictionary was published by Samuel Johnson in 1755. Johnson's work, titled "A Dictionary of the English Language," was considered a major achievement in the development of English lexicography.
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∙ 13y agoThe earliest known dictionary was from the Akkadian Empire in 2300 B.C.E. The first English dictionary was written by Robert Cawdrey in 1604. Noah Webster's dictionary, published in 1825, was most impressive because it contained seventy thousand words. He learned twenty-six languages in order to evaluate the etymology of each word.
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∙ 9y agoDictionaries are made by first printing all of the page. Once the pages are printed, they are glued together and put into a book to be bound.
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Who came up with a dictionary?
Webster
Where does dictionary word came from?
the word dictionary came from a greek word "dicto" which means list of words.
What does Duehmig mean?
Duehmig wat kind of funky word is that I looked it up in the dictionary and nothing came up sorry
What is the definition of accredition?
Acrediting some one with some thing? Dictionary search came up blank.
What is the opposite of steal?
the exact opposite of steal is actually your mum!! strange because I looked it up in the dictionary and that came up??
Use the word dictionary in a sentence?
I used a dictionary to look up the definition of a new word I came across while reading.
What is the most important use of a dictionary?
The most important use of a dictionary is to look up and clarify the definitions, meanings, and spellings of words. It helps to enhance vocabulary, improve language skills, and ensure accurate communication.
Make a sentence with the word dictionary?
I use a dictionary to look up the definitions of unfamiliar words.
What do introvent mean?
Introvent means to LOOK IT UP ON A DICTIONARY YOU
The words that make up a dictionary are called?
The words that make up a dictionary are called entries or lexemes.
What can you do if you need a dictionary to look up the word severe and find out what the antonym is?
If you do not have a dictionary, you can look up the word in an online dictionary. You could also use an online thesaurus.
How can you use the word legitimacy in a sentence?
The government's legitimacy was questioned by the citizens after evidence of corruption came to light.
