The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Section M, N, and O

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The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Section M, N, and O

by Project Gutenberg, Noah Webster

EN·~41 hours·1 chapter

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Step into a meticulously compiled reference that captures every shade of meaning for the letters M, N, and O. Produced in the early 1900s, this unabridged dictionary preserves the scholarly tone of its era while delivering clear definitions, pronunciation guides, and etymological roots that trace words back through Greek, Latin, and even ancient Egyptian pathways. You’ll find practical notes on usage, legal terminology, and specialized fields such as architecture and zoology, all presented in a straightforward, alphabetic layout that makes browsing intuitive and rewarding.

Listening to this collection feels like flipping through a well‑organized cabinet of language, where each entry offers a concise story about a word’s origin and its place in everyday speech. It serves anyone who loves to explore the building blocks of English—students polishing their vocabularies, professionals needing precise terminology, or curious listeners eager for a bite‑sized linguistic adventure. The narration respects the original text’s rhythm, letting the richness of early‑20th‑century scholarship shine through every definition.

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en

Duration

~41 hours (2407K characters)

Release date

1996-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg

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Noah Webster

Noah Webster

1758–1843

Best known for shaping the look and sound of American English, this pioneering lexicographer gave generations of readers and students the tools to spell, define, and debate words in a distinctly American way. His name became so closely tied to dictionaries that it still feels familiar today.

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