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I Just Learned The Original Webster Dictionary Definition Of 'Cat,' And It's Hilarious
he of Webster’s Dictionary fame) seemingly despised the pets and took his rage out on the page. Noah Webster had a vision for his dictionary, which would be published in 1828. “It is not only ...
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Merriam-Webster Adds ‘Beach Read,’ ‘IDGAF,’ and 24 More New Words to the Dictionary
Merriam-Webster recently announced its latest slate of additions to the dictionary—some 200 new words and definitions that, as usual, are an eclectic blend of ones you probably assumed already ...
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Merriam-Webster buys Wordle-style hit game Quordle
US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster has acquired a hit Wordle-style game. The original Wordle, created by Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle, challenges players to find a five-letter word in ...
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Authentic: Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Merriam-Webster has picked its word of the year. "Authentic" is the top word of 2023, according to America's oldest dictionary. Merriam-Webster said it saw a "substantial increase" in online ...