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Webster's Dictionary of 1864

The landmark edition that transformed the way dictionaries are made.

The landmark edition that transformed the way dictionaries are made.

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Webster's Dictionary of 1864

 

The landmark edition that transformed the way dictionaries are made.

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How to Remember the Spelling of 'Definitely'

 

A definitive answer.

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When Body Parts Are Also Verbs

 

Head, shoulders, metaphors, and toes

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The Serial Comma Explained

 

Why don't they call it the Merriam-Webster comma?

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The awkward case of 'his or her'

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Old-School Grammar

 

Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.

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Video: Why Is There a 'C' in 'Indict'?

 

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