Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Today in history
On this date, April 14, 1828, lexicographer Noah Webster publishes the first edition of his American Dictionary of the English Language, a major landmark in the question to get Americans to use straightforward, proper English.
Lawyers immediately decide to ignore the new development.
[Frank Snyder]
http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/contractsprof_blog/2009/04/today-in-history.html
