Websterian

[ web-steer-ee-uhn ]

/ wɛbˈstɪər i ən /

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pertaining to or characteristic of Daniel Webster, his political theories, or his oratory.

pertaining to or characteristic of Noah Webster or his dictionary.

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“Evoke” and “invoke” both derive from the same Latin root “vocāre.”

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; Webster + -ian

Smith was an old-fashioned attorney of the Websterian sort, dignified, ponderous, and impressive.
The History of the Telephone|Herbert N. Casson
Look at his winning smile, his Websterian brow, his eagle eye that saw Rockhaven afar!
Rockhaven|Charles Munn
I say it in all sincerity; he is a great and good man, a Websterian innkeeper, for he thoroughly understands the constitution.
Crusoe's Island: A Ramble in the Footsteps of Alexander Selkirk|John Ross Browne
His writings are forceful, eloquent, and lucid in style, with a Websterian massiveness that does not detract from their charm.
Library Of The World's Best Literature, Ancient And Modern, Vol 6|Various

In Mr. Paine's physiognomy the most noticeable features are the broad, massive, Websterian forehead, and the sparkling eyes.
The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 6|Various