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February 10, 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

REPO'SE, v.t. s as z. [l. repono, reposui.]

1. To lay at rest.

- After the toil of battle, to repose your wearied virtue.

2. To lay; to rest, as the mind, in confidence or trust; as, to repose trust or confidence in a person's veracity.

3. To lay up; to deposit; to lodge; as pebbles reposed in cliffs.

4. To place in confidence.

REPO'SE, v.i.

1. To lie at rest; to sleep.

Within a thicket I repos'd.

2. To rest in confidence. I repose on the faith and honor of a friend.

3. To lie; to rest; as trap reposing on sand.

REPO'SE, n.

1. A lying at rest.

2. Sleep; rest; quiet.

3. Rest of mind; tranquility; freedom from uneasiness.

4. Cause of rest.

5. In poetry, a rest; a pause.

6. In painting, harmony of colors, as when nothing glaring appears.

1913 Definition

Repose (repose)
v. t.	(r*pz")
Re*pose"
[imp. ** p. p.* Reposed (-p?zd")] p. pr. ** vb. n.* Reposing.] [F. reposer] L. pref. re- re- + pausare to pause. See Pause, Pose, v.]

To cause to stop or to rest after motion; hence, to deposit; to lay down; to lodge; to reposit.

[Obs.]

But these thy fortunes let us straight repose
In this divine cave's bosom. Chapman.

Pebbles reposed in those cliffs amongst the earth . . . are left behind. Woodward.

To lay at rest; to cause to be calm or quiet; to compose; to rest, -- often reflexive; as, to repose one's self on a couch.

All being settled and reposed, the lord archbishop did present his majesty to the lords and commons. Fuller.

After the toil of battle to repose
Your wearied virtue. Milton.

To place, have, or rest; to set; to intrust.

The king reposeth all his confidence in thee. Shak.

To lie at rest; to rest.

Within a thicket I reposed. Chapman.

Figuratively, to remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms.

It is upon these that the soul may repose. I. Taylor.

To lie; to be supported; as, trap reposing on sand.

Syn. -- To lie; recline; couch; rest; sleep; settle; lodge; abide.

A lying at rest; sleep; rest; quiet.

Shake off the golden slumber of repose. Shak.

Rest of mind; tranquillity; freedom from uneasiness; also, a composed manner or deportment.

A rest; a pause.

That harmony or moderation which affords rest for the eye; -- opposed to the scattering and division of a subject into too many unconnected parts, and also to anything which is overstrained; as, a painting may want repose.

Angle of repose (Physics), the inclination of a plane at which a body placed on the plane would remain at rest, or if in motion would roll or slide down with uniform velocity; the angle at which the various kinds of earth will stand when abandoned to themselves.

Syn. -- Rest; recumbency; reclination; ease; quiet; quietness; tranquillity; peace.

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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 10, 2012