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Webster's 1828 Dictionary USA

Webster's 1828 Dictionary USA

American Christian Version

296 ratings
55 reviews
#39 in paid Reference
📚 Education
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$2.99

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Released
September 13, 2012
Updated
May 8, 2025

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Nasda Studios
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Explore the 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language, featuring thousands of Scripture quotations. This digital edition offers over 70,000 definitions with etymologies, providing historical and cultural insights. Easily search, save favorites, add notes, and share definitions.

✓70,000+ original definitions
✓Includes Scripture quotations
✓Etymologies provided
✓Search functionality
✓Save favorite entries
✓Add user notes
✓Email definitions with annotations
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What users say about Webster's 1828 Dictionary USA

Reviews of Webster's 1828 Dictionary USA are mixed: the Reference app is rated 4.9/5 from 296 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to search and use, star/favorite words feature. Top complaints: notes font color invisible (Dark Mode), scripture references removed/reduced. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to search and use
  • ⭐Star/favorite words feature
  • 📚Great for Bible study
  • 📖Provides scripture references
  • 📜Historical definitions available
  • 💡Enhances understanding of God's Word
  • ✨Clean and easy interface
  • 📖Essential for KJV readers
  • 👴🏻Understand founding fathers' language
  • 📱Convenient mobile format

Negative things

  • 🐛Notes font color invisible (Dark Mode)
  • 📉Scripture references removed/reduced
  • ❓Definitions changed/incomplete
  • 🚫Missing words/quotes
  • ❌Inaccurate definitions compared to print
  • 🤔German eagle on cover confusing
  • 🤷‍♂️Lacks depth and etymology
  • 📉Not the full 1828 definition
  • 👴🏻Not for modern words/definitions
  • 👎Family sharing fails
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What's New in Webster's 1828 Dictionary USA

4.0.0

May 8, 2025

* Complete app overhaul supporting the the latest iPhone and iPad hardware. * Complete etymological data now included. * Re-engineered search engine is faster and wider reaching. * Now includes 'User Notes' on each entry for personal annotations. * Refined styling and layout for improved on-screen readability. * Email feature added, with the option to include your notes. * Full Split View and Slide Over support on iPad. * Compatible with Apple-silicon Macs.

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User reviews

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Great app to have

I’m so happy and glad I made this purchase. It’s easy to search for what I need. I can star words I’m looking for and come back to it later. It’s easy and convenient to have in my phone, especially because the physical book is so heavy to carry around.
JBj.c believer

Great Quick Lookup of Word's Historical Definitions

Great to have a quick way view a word's historical definitions, choose favorites and make notes about the word defined.

--- However, as of latest update the Note's Font Color is invisible. My iPhone iOS 26.5 Display Settings is set to Dark Mode.
DDastardlyDawg

Pamela

Excellent dictionary! I use it all the time for classic novels and Bible study.
TBThru the Bible

Love this!!

I love this app!! I use it all the time to look up definitions - especially when working on Bible study. This one is essential.
Mmommahoot81

Your work to provide this is much appreciated!

Thank you for making this information and history available on iOS and Apple computer devices. Well done!
MMac_Me_iOS
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Reported Bugs

8 issues

Notes font color invisible

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Definition page blank

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Annotations not showing

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App not working on older iPhones

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App locked in favorites screen

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Words misspelled

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Missing words in definitions

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App not working after purchase

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Requested Features

5 requests

Option to report typos

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Font enlargement/zoom

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Word a day notification

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Thesaurus inclusion

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Fix family sharing

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FAQ

What is Webster's 1828 Dictionary USA?

Webster's 1828 Dictionary USA is a digital version of Noah Webster's seminal American dictionary from 1828. It uniquely incorporates thousands of Scripture quotations alongside its comprehensive definitions, offering a window into the linguistic and cultural landscape of early America.

What are the key features of this app?

The app provides access to over 70,000 original definitions with their etymologies. Key features include a powerful search function, the ability to mark favorite entries, add personal notes to definitions, and email definitions with your own annotations for sharing and collaboration.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, this application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

Who would benefit from using this dictionary app?

This app is particularly valuable for historians, theologians, cultural scholars, writers, and poets who need to understand the nuances of historical American English and its connection to biblical language. It's also useful for anyone interested in the evolution of the English language.

How does this dictionary differ from modern dictionaries?

This dictionary reflects the language and cultural values of early 19th-century America, notably its integration of biblical references. Unlike modern dictionaries, it offers a historical perspective and a unique insight into the intertwined nature of civic and sacred language during that era.