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BoyPronounced American English /ˈwɛb.stəɹ/; British English /ˈwɛb.stə/English language family

Webster

A name meaning "weaver".

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Webster is a boy name meaning "weaver".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈwɛb.stəɹ/; British English /ˈwɛb.stə/.

GenderBoy
Meaningweaver
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈwɛb.stəɹ/; British English /ˈwɛb.stə/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

From an occupational surname meaning "weaver", derived from Old English webba.

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Usage: english

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