Websterian

Websterian
/web stear"ee euhn/, adj.
1. pertaining to or characteristic of Daniel Webster, his political theories, or his oratory.
2. pertaining to or characteristic of Noah Webster or his dictionary.
[1855-60, Amer.; WEBSTER + -IAN]

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