The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Section R

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Project Gutenberg

Contributor:

Webster, Noah, 1758-1843

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Section R" by Project Gutenberg et al. is a comprehensive reference work likely first assembled in the early 20th century. This installment of the dictionary focuses on the letter "R," providing definitions, origins, and usage notes for numerous entries that include words starting with this letter. The opening of this dictionary entry features a range of definitions and etymologies, beginning with the letter "R" itself and moving through various terms from "Rabbi" to "Rake." Each term is defined clearly and often provides an insight into historical or literary contexts, such as the classic definition of "Rabbi" as a title of respect within Judaism and the playful etymology regarding "R" as "the dog's letter." This opening section serves as a practical guide for readers seeking to understand the nuances of language, the evolution of vocabulary, and the roots of English words. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Section R

Release date is 1996-09-01