I dont know exactly how much the 1940 websters universities unabridged dictionary worth but the 1941 edition is worth about $250.00, so the 1940 edition must be worth a little more than that .
Webster's New Twentieth Century Dictionary Unabridged Second Edition latest Copyright1958, contains humarol a. [ Fr., from L.] pertaining to or proceeding to from from the humors of the body; as, a humoral fever.
The first appearance of 'feckless' in a Webster's dictionary was in 1913. The word is found in 'Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary'. This word means 'lacking in competence' or 'ineffective'.
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The value of a 1877 Webster's Handy Dictionary depends on its condition, rarity, and demand among collectors. Illustrated, unabridged versions with engravings can be more valuable, especially if they are in good condition with all pages intact. To determine the specific value of your copy, you may want to consult with a rare book dealer or appraiser.
A female eagle can be called a hen-eagle or an eagless.
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I can't find "crief" in the Random House Webster's Unabridged dictionary but Crieff is a town in Scotland.
According to Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary (1994 Edition), the correct preposition is "for", i.e., "an aspirant for an MBA".
You do not hyphenate one by one. See, for example, the use of those words in the definition of "count" in the Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.
In the United States, any work published before 1923 is in the public domain (= not under copyright). For more information, see the detailed chart on the duration of copyrights in the U.S. at http:/www.copyright.cornell.edu/public_domain .
You would find the complete history of a word like "meadow" in a comprehensive dictionary, such as the Oxford English Dictionary or Merriam-Webster. These dictionaries provide detailed information on the etymology, usage, and evolution of words over time.
Homage: v. to pay respect by external action. Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1930). Its horon because to pay respect is horon