What was the title of Noah Webster’s first dictionary?
"A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language"
"An Abundant Dictionary of the English Language"
"An Extensive Dictionary of the English Language"
"A Broad Dictionary of the English Language"
Answer
A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language was Noah Webster's first dictionary. The book was published in 1806 and it was the first American dictionary to be based on the English language as it was spoken in the United States. Webster's dictionary was a significant work because it helped to establish the American English lexicon and it was used as a reference by many people for many years.
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