Evolution of Noah Webster’s dictionary through editions
The article tracks the growth of Noah Webster’s dictionary from 70 000 words in 1828 to 114 000 in 1864 and about 400 000 today. It notes Webster is deceased, his heirs continued the work, and urges readers to consult the dictionary to learn new words.
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