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The Chambers Dictionary, 11th edition Chambers

The Chambers Dictionary, 11th edition By Chambers

The Chambers Dictionary, 11th edition by Chambers

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More words and definitions than any other single-volume English dictionary

The Chambers Dictionary, 11th edition Summary

The Chambers Dictionary, 11th edition by Chambers

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- Thumb indexed version: 9780550102379
- Standard version: 9780550102416
The dictionary of choice for word lovers and crossword enthusiasts.

It is known for its comprehensive coverage of English and for its tradition of including the occasional light-hearted definition in its pages. Alone among modern single-volume dictionaries, it retains an interest in the past as well as the present, offering a rich stock of words from our literary heritage as well as covering recent developments in English.
For this 11th edition the text has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest changes in our language, with special attention being given to reflecting current pronunciation and vocabulary.

The Chambers Dictionary, 11th edition Reviews

Chambers is my dictionary of choice and always has been, because its practice is to detail a word's etymology with clarity, brevity and exactness, so that to look up a word in Chambers is to be able to unpack its meaning and also to marvel at its compactness... Chambers is an open door to words at their wittiest, most rooted, most reavealing and most powerful. * Ali Smith *
It's good to see that the latest, 11th, edition of Chambers Dictionary has lost none of its wit. * Mark Sanderson, Literary Life, Telegraph.co.uk *

It's official! The credit crunch has finally found its way into the hallowed columns of this iconic work of reference...
Hats off, incidentally, to the editor who archly defines 'comfort food' as 'mood-enhancing food that meets the approval of one's taste buds but not of one's doctor'.

* Daily Echo *
Chambers is the one I keep at my right hand * Philip Pullman: how I chose my top 40, 'The Times' *

About Chambers

Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative language and reference titles includes the renowned Brewer's list of endlessly browsable dictionaries of phrase and fable, and covers English-language dictionaries and thesauruses for every level of user from school to crossword fan, from English learner to student of slang. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements Foreword A short history of English Varieties of English Using the dictionary Model of dictionary layout Spelling rules Abbreviations used in the dictionary Characters used in other languages Detailed chart of pronunciation The Chambers Dictionary Some first names Phrases and quotations from foreign languages Alphabets Roman numerals Internet suffixes Books of the Bible Plays of Shakespeare Notes on authors cited in the dictionary Chemical elements SI units Beaufort scale Mohs scale Earthquakes severity measurement scales Wine bottle sizes Wedding anniversaries Mathematical symbols Physical constants Temperature conversion Conversion factors International paper sizes Planets Major planetary satellites

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GOR006443324
9780550102898
0550102892
The Chambers Dictionary, 11th edition by Chambers
Chambers
Used - Like New
Hardback
John Murray Press
2008-08-22
1904
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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