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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

UPBRA'ID, v.t.

1. To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach; to cast in the teeth; followed by with or for, before the thing imputed; as, to upbraid a man for his folly or his intemperance.

Yet do not upbraid us with our distress.

He upbraided them with their unbelief. Matt. 16.

[The use of to and of, after upbraid, as to upbraid a man of his gain by iniquity, to upbraid to a man his evil practices, has been long discontinued.]

2. To reproach; to chide.

God who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not. James 1.

3. To reprove with severity.

Then he began to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done - Matt. 11.

4. To bring reproach on.

How much doth thy kindness upbraid my wickedness!

5. To treat with contempt. Obs.

1913 Definition

Upbraid (upbraid)
v. i.	(p*brd")
Up*braid"
[imp. ** p. p.* Upbraided] p. pr. ** vb. n.* Upbraiding.] [OE. upbreiden] AS. upp up + bregdan to draw, twist, weave, or the kindred Icel. bregða to draw, b

To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach; to cast something in the teeth of; -- followed by with or for, and formerly of, before the thing imputed.

And upbraided them with their unbelief. Mark xvi. 14.

Vet do not
Upbraid us our distress. Shak.

To reprove severely; to rebuke; to chide.

Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done. Matt. xi. 20

How much doth thy kindness upbraid my wickedness! Sir P. Sidney.

To treat with contempt.

[Obs.] Spenser.

To object or urge as a matter of reproach; to cast up; -- with to before the person.

[Obs.] Bacon.

Syn. -- To reproach; blame; censure; condemn.

To utter upbraidings.

Pope.

The act of reproaching; contumely.

[Obs.] " Foul upbraid." Spenser.

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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