You’re probably using the wrong dictionary

https://jsomers.net/blog/dictionary

Fascinating read. Also led me to do a quick search and find that Webster’s 1913 edition is available online:

https://www.websters1913.com

(Anyone know who made/maintains this?)

Another interesting dictionary to check out, from the other side of the pond, is The Chambers Dictionary.

#dictionary #websters1913 #chambers