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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

STRICT, a. [L. See Strain.]

1. Strained; drawn close; tight; as a strict embrace; a strict ligature.

2. Tense; not relaxed; as a strict or lax fiber.

3. Exact; accurate; rigorously nice; as, to keep strict watch. Observe the strictest rules of virtue and decorum.

4. Severe; rigorous; governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; as, the father is very strict in observing the sabbath. The master is very strict with his apprentices.

5. Rigorous; not mild or indulgent; as strict laws.

6. Confined; limited; not with latitude; as, to understand words in a strict sense.

1913 Definition

Strict (strict)
a.	(?)
Strict
[Compar. Stricter (?); superl. Strictest.] [L. strictus, p. p. of stringere to draw or bind tight, to strain. See Strain, and cf. Strait, ]

Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature.

Dryden.

Tense; not relaxed; as, a strict fiber.

Exact; accurate; precise; rigorously nice; as, to keep strict watch; to pay strict attention.

Shak.

It shall be still in strictest measure. Milton.

Governed or governing by exact rules; observing exact rules; severe; rigorous; as, very strict in observing the Sabbath.

"Through the strict senteries." Milton.

Rigidly; interpreted; exactly limited; confined; restricted; as, to understand words in a strict sense.

Upright, or straight and narrow; -- said of the shape of the plants or their flower clusters.

Syn. -- Exact; accurate; nice; close; rigorous; severe. -- Strict, Severe. Strict, applied to a person, denotes that he conforms in his motives and acts to a principle or code by which he is bound; severe is strict with an implication often, but not always, of harshness. Strict is opposed to lax; severe is opposed to gentle.

And rules as strict his labored work confine,
As if the Stagirite o'erlooked each line. Pope.

Soon moved with touch of blame, thus Eve: -
"What words have passed thy lips, Adam severe!" Milton.

The Strict Observance, or Friars of the Strict Observance. (R. C. Ch.) See Observance.

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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