"Websterism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Websterisms [plural]
Etymology: Webster + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Webster|ism}} Webster + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun}} Websterism (plural Websterisms)
  1. (dated) An orthographic convention due to Noah Webster (1758-1843), American lexicographer and spelling reformer. Tags: dated Categories (topical): English

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