WEBSTER


Meaning of WEBSTER in English

I . John Webster

( c. 1578– c. 1632)

an English writer of plays. The best-known of these are The White Devil ( c. 1608) and The Duchess of Malfi ( c. 1614), which are full of violence and strong emotions. Little is known about his life, but he is now considered to be one of the greatest Jacobean writers.

II . Noah Webster

(1758–1843)

a US teacher and author, best known for his American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). He also helped to establish a standard American spelling of English with The Elementary Spelling Book (1783). His name is now used on many dictionaries published by different US companies.

Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary.      Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь.