webster

webster
noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English webbestre female weaver, from webbian to weave; akin to Old English wefan to weave Date: 12th century archaic weaver 1

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  • Webster, IA — U.S. city in Iowa Population (2000): 110 Housing Units (2000): 47 Land area (2000): 0.299745 sq. miles (0.776336 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 0.299745 sq. miles (0.776336 sq. km) FIPS code:… …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • Webster, MA — U.S. Census Designated Place in Massachusetts Population (2000): 11600 Housing Units (2000): 5425 Land area (2000): 2.902354 sq. miles (7.517063 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.059833 sq. miles (0.154966 sq. km) Total area (2000): 2.962187 sq. miles …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

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