Chambers Dict - Thumb Index Edition (The Chambers Dictionary) - Hardcover

, Chambers

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0550103112 ISBN 13: 9780550103116

Publisher: Chambers, 2006

Synopsis

'It's the most human of dictionaries, the most quirky and eccentric, the hardest to put down once picked up' Philip Pullman

'Impeccable as a reference tool, Chambers is a delight to browse through' Jilly Cooper

The Chambers Dictionary remains the dictionary of choice for professional writers, puzzle and wordgame enthusiasts and everyone with a love of words.

The latest edition of the dictionary includes definitions of over 500 new words that have recently entered the language.

While the traditional Chambers virtues of being informative, witty and authoritative have been retained, the design and content have been updated to provide a clear and modern text for today's users.

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Book Description

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Synopsis

The "Chambers Dictionary" is established as the dictionary of choice for all 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. The dictionary has now been updated to include definitions of more than 500 new words that have entered the language since the publication of the previous edition in 2003.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chambers
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0550103112
• ISBN 13: 9780550103116
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1872