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Who compiled the first dictionary of the American variant of English?
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Noah Webster compiled the first dictionary of the American variant of English. Published in 1828, it was called "An American Dictionary of the English Language." Webster aimed to standardize American spelling and pronunciation and include words commonly used in America that were not present in British dictionaries.
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Which is correct labeled or labeled?
Both "labeled" (American English) and "labelled" (British English) are correct spellings of the word. The choice of spelling depends on which variant of English you are using.
What is the meaning of the name Carli?
The name Carli is of English origin and is typically a variant of the name Carly, which means "free man" or "strong".
What is the proper way to spell Mouldings?
The correct US spelling for castings or woodwork is "moldings".The variant moulding is used in the UK but seldom in the US.The form of the word meaning "getting moldy" (molding, moulding) can be seen to use the variant spelling in the US.
What nationality is the name 'Singer'?
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When do you use different from or different than in grammar?
In grammar, "different from" and "different than" are both correct and can be used interchangeably. However, "different from" is more commonly used in American English, while "different than" is more commonly used in British English. So, the choice between the two depends on the variant of English being used.
What does Cierra mean in English?
Cierra is a female American name, and a variant of Ciara and/or Sierra.
What is the origin ethnicity of the surname Mefferd?
This American surname Mefferd is a variant of German and Dutch surname: Meffert.There could perhaps be of English origin. Perhaps a variant of Rare English surname Mefford, which is perhaps could be a variant of English surname Maddaford of Devon, Medfordperhaps from Yorkshire, or Mitford of Northumberland.See related links below for more info.
Is alright or all right the correct spelling?
In all uses and contexts, "all right" is the only correct spelling. Note: The spelling "alright" dates from the late 19th century and appears as a variant spelling in the Oxford English Dictionary, but this variant spelling is considered "wrong" and is not to be used in Standard English [Shorter OED 6th edition].
Where does the surname Cundiff originate from?
The Irish surname Cundiff is a variant spelling of Cunniff. Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
What does the name sherry mean in the bible?
The name 'Sherry' never appears in the Bible. According the Urban dictionary it is an English variant of the French "chérie" meaning "beloved".
What is the orgin of the surname Lecates?
English: variant of Lecatt, which is most probably a variant of Leggett
Where does the name Tashana come from?
Tashana is an American English name. It's a variant of the name "Ta-" where various name endings are added to the prefix.
What nationality is the last name boyington?
It is an English variant of Boynton. English.
What country did the surname Rials come from?
Probably a variant spelling of English Ryalls, itself a variant of Ryle.
Middle English word for plot?
Plat was a Middle English variant for plot.
Do you spell authorisation with a z or s?
Yes. It has a z in American English but an s in British spellling.
What country did the last name Bowsher come from?
1. German: variant of Bauscher or Boesshaar 2. English: variant of Belcher.
