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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
BOOST, v.t. To lift or raise by pushing; to push up. [A common vulgar wood in N. England.]
To lift
or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb)] to push up; hence,
to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement.
[Colloq.
U. S.]
A push from
behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.
[Colloq. U.
S.] | ||||||||