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Websterism is a related term of websterian.


As a noun websterism

is (dated) an orthographic convention due to (1758-1843), american lexicographer and spelling reformer.

As an adjective websterian is

of or pertaining to (1758-1843), american lexicographer and spelling reformer.

websterism

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (dated) An orthographic convention due to (1758-1843), American lexicographer and spelling reformer.
    • The spelling ''theater'' for ''theatre'' is a Websterism .
  • * 1860 , The North American Review
    • Again, the spelling of such words as "center" and "traveler" is not an Americanism, though to be found in a few American books, but a Websterism ...
  • * 1881 , Isaac Pitman, Pitman's Journal of Commercial Education
    • ...this improvement will no longer figure as an Americanism or a Websterism .

    websterian

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to (1758-1843), American lexicographer and spelling reformer.

    • Related terms

    * Websterism English eponyms