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Webster. Dictionary, University Edition
Vets ter' Academic Dictionary.
Webster. High school Dictionary
Wetstar's Primary School Dictionary
Published by
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tiona standard. thus securing uniformity Of OrtAo-
graphy and Pronunciation tur the millions that afe
% constitute THIS AaSi republic,
OF the spelling book million Of copies are sold
annually.
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eountry.
No. ,. st least rorR- YtrrHs II the School Book.
published IN this country Webster A. their sta
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.. used. most universally this sidc Of the Atlegha
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coarts Of justice ia our legislative bodies and in pub
iic discussions, g entirely conclusive fIo John
{. Spencer
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