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February 9, 2012

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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.

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1828 Definition

DECA'DENCE,

DECA'DENCY, n. Decay.

DEC'AGON, n. [Gr., ten and corner.] In geometry, a plane figure having ten sides and ten angles.

DEC'AGRAM, n. [Gr., ten and a weight.] A French weight of ten grams, or 154 grains, 44 decimals, equal to 6 penny weights, and 10 grains, 44 decimals, equal to 5 grams, 63 decimals, avoirdupoise.

DEC'AGYN, n. [Gr., ten and female.] In botany, a plant having ten pistils.

DECAGYN'IAN, a. Having ten pistils.

DECAHE'DRAL, a. Having ten sides.

DECAHE'DRON, n. [Gr., ten and a base.] In geometry, a figure or body having ten sides.

DEC'ALITER, n. [Gr., ten and liter.] A French measure of capacity, containing ten liters, or 610.28 cubic inches, equal to two gallons and 64,44231 cubic inches.

DECAL'OGIST, n. One who explains the decalogue.

DEC'ALOGUE, n. dec'alog. [Gr., ten and speech.] The ten commandments or precepts given by God to Moses at mount Sinai, and originally written on two tables of stone.

DECAM'ETER, n. [Gr., ten and measure.] A French measure of length, consisting of ten meters, and equal to 393 English inches, and 71 decimals.

DECAMP', v.i. To remove or depart from a camp; to march off; as, the army decamped at six o'clock.

DECAMP'MENT, n. Departure from a camp; a marching off.

DEC'ANAL, a. Pertaining to a deanery.

DECAN'DER, n. [Gr., ten and a male.] In botany, a plant having ten stamens.

1913 Definition

Decadence (decadence)
n.	(?)
De*ca"dence
[LL. decadentia; L. de- + cadere to fall: cf. F. décadence. See Decay.]

A falling away; decay; deterioration; declension. "The old castle, where the family lived in their decadence."

Sir W. Scott.

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Project::Noah

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The foundation for American Heritage Access [AHA] strives to capture the essence of American culture with an intent to make early American manuscripts accessible to modern society. We believe that the successful future of this country is dependent on honoring and respecting its past. In order to achieve this ideal, several projects will be introduced and executed. The first initiatives of Project::Noah will involve the accessibility of the 1828 American dictionary.

Vision::Reprint

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The first vision, Vision::Reprint, has an intent to make a modern printing of the first dictionary of the American language available to the public for under $25. The first task, Task::Access, involves the digitizing of the original 1828 dictionary. The dictionary is available in microfilm (American Culture Series, Reel 335.6-336.1, Michigan University Microfilms) at many universities. To digitize the microfilm as a batch process requires a special scanner.

Vision::Redesign

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The second vision, Vision::Redesign, has an intent to improve the current online accessibility to the 1828 dictionary. Beyond the Task::XML, other tasks related to this Vision::Redesign include identifying features and functionality for this new website. In addition, plugins will be discussed and created to make the dictionary accessible in other ways: iPhone, Google widget, Firefox Add-on, etc.

Vision::Recapture

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The third vision, Vision::Recapture, has an intent to evoke the importance of Noah Webster in our American Heritage. This vision will manifest itself in a commissioned painting of Noah Webster. The process involved will require the input from concerned Americans. The final commission painting will be derived from initial sketches and digital compositions. Feedback from the community is essential for this vision's success throughout the entire process.

February 9, 2012