| Text (text) |
|---|
| n. | (t kst) |
|---|
| Text |
| [F. texte, L.
textus, texture, structure, context, fr. texere,
textum, to weave, construct, compose; cf. Gr. te`ktwn
carpenter, Skr. taksh to cut, carve, make. Cf. Context,
Mantle, , Pret |
A discourse or composition on
which a note or commentary is written; the original words of an author, in
distinction from a paraphrase, annotation, or commentary.
The four Gospels, by way of
distinction or eminence.
A verse or passage of Scripture, especially one
chosen as the subject of a sermon, or in proof of a doctrine.
Hence, anything chosen as the subject of an
argument, literary composition, or the like; topic; theme.
A style of writing in large characters; text-
hand also, a kind of type used in printing; as, German
text.
|
To write in large
characters, as in text hand.
|
Why Donate?
Here are a number of reasons:
To indicate your approval.
To express your appreciation.
To help pay for website expenses and keep this website online.
Donate Using PayPal
If you have a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or a PayPal account, donating is easy. Just click the dollar amount below to donate:
Donations from Outside of the United States
We welcome donations from anywhere in the world and in any currency. PayPal accepts a number of international currencies.
Donations by Other Methods
If you wish to donate via direct bank deposit or mail a cheque or money order, please
email me
.
|
|
In celebration of Noah Webster's Birthday (October 16, 2009), we have prepared an updated website. 