webster

noun

web·ster ˈweb-stər

archaic

: weaver sense 1

Etymology

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

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of webster was before the 12th century

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Style

“Webster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/webster. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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Web·ster ˈweb-stər

Daniel 1782–1852 American statesman and orator

Webster

2 of 3

John circa 1580–circa 1625 English dramatist

Webster

3 of 3

Noah 1758–1843 American lexicographer and author

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