Merriam-Webster

Merriam-Webster Merriam-Webster, Incorporated is an American company that publishes reference books and is mostly known for its dictionaries. It is the oldest dictionary publisher in the United States.

In 1831, George and Charles Merriam founded the company as G & C Merriam Co. in Springfield, Massachusetts. In 1843, after Noah Webster died, the company bought the rights to ''An American Dictionary of the English Language'' from Webster's estate. All Merriam-Webster dictionaries trace their lineage to this source.

In 1964, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., acquired Merriam-Webster, Inc., as a subsidiary. The company adopted its current name, Merriam-Webster, Incorporated, in 1982. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Webster's new dictionary of synonyms : a dictionary of discriminated synonyms with antonyms and analogous and contrasted words.

    Published 1968
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    Webster's dictionary of synonyms : a dictionary of discriminated synonyms, with antonyms and analogous and contrasted words.

    Published 1942
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    Webster's new collegiate dictionary.

    Published 1981
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    Webster's ninth new collegiate dictionary.

    Published 1990
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    Webster's third new international dictionary of the English language unabridged /

    Published 1986
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    Merriam-Webster's dictionary of synonyms : a dictionary of discriminated synonyms with antonyms and analogous and contrasted words.

    Published 1984
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