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Noah Webster's Blue-Backed Speller helped to standardize spelling and to distinguish British spelling from American spelling?
True
Noah Webster, in his 1828 "An American Dictionary of the English Language" codified the distinctions between certain American variants and their British/European counterparts. These included -our word endings which became -or, and -re endings which became -er, among others.
Modern variants include such words as tyres/tires, pyjamas/pajamas, and the -ce/-se and -ise/ize divergences.
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What was Websters first name?
websters first name is noah.
The last-word in the Websters dictionary?
Zulu
Is gleeful a word?
Yes gleeful is a word according to the websters dictionary Answer. Yes, gleeful means to be merry.
What does idiopathic mean?
1. arising spontaneously or from an obscure or unknown cause 2. peculiar to the individual This is according to Websters
What does averred mean?
To assert or affirm with confidence; declare in a positive or peremptory manner. -Websters
Why does American English not have the letter U in words like honored and colored?
American English does not have the letter u in words (like honored and colored) to the credit of the Websters Dictionary in 1828. Websters set the precendence for the spelling of these English words leaving out the u.
What was Websters first name?
websters first name is noah.
How was Websters dictionary different from British Dictionaries?
The British dictionary have British English and the Webster dictionary have American English
What is down with Websters newest CD called?
Down With Websters newest CD is Time to Win, Vol. II.
Who wrote the websters dictinary?
noah Webster did
The last-word in the Websters dictionary?
Zulu
What is torri Websters real age?
13
What actors and actresses appeared in Websters Grave - 2006?
The cast of Websters Grave - 2006 includes: Siddhartha Fraser as The Bear Troy Howell as Webster
What is Websters definition of Dufus?
Websters definition of Dufus can be found on their website but in essence they define Dufus as a stupid person, an incompetent person or a foolish person.
What were Daniel Websters last words?
I still live
Is purchasable a word?
Yes it is in the Merriam-Websters Dictionary
Is Noah Webster Related To any Of the Websters In Maine?
No
