Webster's Dictionary

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Webster's Dictionary is an American English language dictionary initially published by Noah Webster in 1806. The phrase Webster's has become a genericized trademark.

The modern Merriam-Webster's dictionary is considered to be the most direct descendant of Noah Webster's lexicographical tradition. Other modern-day dictionaries that use the phrase include dictionaries by the publishers Random House and Webster's New World.

The dictionary's 1913 version has in modern times been used in various free online resources, as its copyright lapsed and it became public domain. Some of these resources include:

• DICT
• Collaborative International Dictionary of English and GCIDE
• Everything2

There are also online resources based on the 1913 version that aren't completely free, such as:

• Rosetta Stone)