webster

noun

web·​ster ˈweb-stər 

archaic

: weaver sense 1

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English webbestre female weaver, from webbian to weave; akin to Old English wefan to weave

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

Webster 1 of 3

biographical name (1)

Web·​ster ˈweb-stər 

Daniel 1782–1852 American statesman and orator

Webster

2 of 3

biographical name (2)

John circa 1580–circa 1625 English dramatist

Webster

3 of 3

biographical name (3)

Noah 1758–1843 American lexicographer and author