Meaning & Definition of Webster in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: An old term for a weaver.

  Example Sentence: In medieval times, a webster was an integral part of the textile industry.

• Definition: A specific reference to a surname derived from the occupation of weaving.

  Example Sentence: Many families with the surname Webster can trace their lineage back to weavers.

Etymology

Origin: From Middle English 'webster', a feminine form of 'web', meaning 'to weave'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• Webster's dictionary: A reference to the comprehensive dictionary published by Noah Webster.

Translations

• Spanish: tejedora

• French: tisserand

• German: Weberei

• Russian: ткач

Related Words

• weaving: The process of making fabric by interlacing threads.

• textile: A type of cloth or woven fabric.