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The Chambers Dictionary, 13th Edition by Chambers (Ed.) (2014, Hardcover)
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' THE CHAMBERS DICTIONARY IS THE MOST USEFUL AND DIVERTING SINGLE-VOLUME WORD-HOARD AVAILABLE' Telegraph 'CHAMBERS IS A MARVEL OF WIT, CLARITY AND PRACTICALITY' Observer 'THE MOST HUMAN OF DICTIONARIES' Philip Pullman 'CHAMBERS IS AN OPEN DOOR TO WORDS AT THEIR WITTIEST, MOST ROOTED, MOST REVEALING, AND MOST POWERFUL' Ali SmithFirst published in 1872, The Chambers Dictionary contains more words, phrases and meanings than any other single-volume English dictionary. Yet it remains lighter and easier to hold, and now has an even more durable jacket so that it will be a beautiful hardback reference for many years to come.This 13th edition retains the much-loved features of The Chambers Dictionary , including the unique, quirky definitions. There are over 1,000 new words and meanings, and there is also a brand new two-colour Word Lover's Ramble , showing how English words and definitions have changed over the history of The Chambers Dictionary . The Chambers Dictionary is now the UK's number 1 selling hardback dictionary. It is regarded as the dictionary of choice for crossword setters and solvers, and is popular with players of wordgames such as Scrabble(R) and Words With Friends(R). It is famous for its Scottish heritage, its thorough coverage of obscure words, and its unique personality that comes across in a definition style that is both useful and witty. 'CHAMBERS STANDS OUT LIKE A BAROQUE MANSION IN A CITY OF FACELESS CONCRETE' Melvyn Bragg ***Fully revised and updated February 2016 to include additional 'enriching' words***Product Identifiers
PublisherHodder & Stoughton
ISBN-101473602254
ISBN-139781473602250
eBay Product ID (ePID)177610220
Product Key Features
Number of Pages1920 Pages
Publication NameChambers Dictionary, 13th Edition
LanguageEnglish
SubjectDictionaries
Publication Year2014
TypeNot Available
AuthorChambers (Ed.)
Subject AreaRéférence
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height2.3 in
Item Weight82.2 Oz
Item Length10.8 in
Item Width7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number13
ReviewsChambers is a marvel of wit, clarity and practicality - Observer Chambers is an open door to words at their wittiest, most rooted, most revealing, and most powerful A page a day keeps the doddypolls at bay The most human of dictionaries The traditional favourite dictionary of every serious cryptic solver and setter based in the UK The Chambers Dictionary is the most useful and diverting single-volume word-hoard available - Telegraph A monument to lexicographic excellence... radical, innovative and different - Independent For many years now, Chambershave had a stronghold on the word game market. This dictionary is a pure delight to browse - www.word-buff.com
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- 16 Feb, 2021
Chamber's is a hoot!
WHY IS MY REVIEW NOT POSTED?. This is a fun dictionary. Highly recommended. It even has Diadochi and Tutenag Webster's Third New International does not have these words. I like their definition for Mullet. I'll leave that for you to look up when you acquire one. I am sure you'll agree. Oh, and the dustjacket. It is made from strong paper and is the coolest color orange with iridescent-like letters. The covers are buckram bound and the endpapers are orange and match the book. I think an added addition of illustrating the endpapers would have been nice, but certainly no big deal. . btw, I don't know what some mean by "missing words". I look them up and they're there, so... It has a ribbon marker. A feature also on the Collin's dictionary and which I notice in British dictionaries. A feature one expects more in Bibles than dictionaries, but I like it. American dictionaries tend not to have them, but do have thumb indices which would also be a nice added touch to the Chambers. I have it and Collins and they are a very nice set to have for any British or American word buff, scrabble player, or all-around logophile The Chamber's is 1860 pages + 32 + xxiv and weighs in at 5 pound 3 ounces. If you want to engage in some monomachia logodaedaly, then this is a good one to have at the ready.
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- 21 Aug, 2023
One of the best English dictionaries in the market
A very complete dictionary comes with good derivations and clear definitions.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
