United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)
"Noah Worcester, a prominent American lexicographer and the brother of Noah Webster's rival, faced accusations of plagiarism from his own contemporary."
an industrial and university city in central Massachusetts to the west of Boston
"Residents enjoy a quiet evening walk through Worcester, the bustling university city located just west of Boston."
a cathedral city in west central England on the River Severn
"Visitors often drive to Worcester to see its historic cathedral and stroll along the banks of the River Severn."
A city and local government district in and the county town of Worcestershire, England.
"The historic cathedral stands proudly in Worcester, serving as the administrative heart of Worcestershire."
The name Worcester comes from the Old English phrase Weogornaċeaster, which literally meant "the Roman fort of the Weogoran people." Over time, this evolved through Middle English forms like Wirchestre before settling into its modern spelling.