“Chambers stands out like a baroque mansion in a city of faceless concrete. 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.
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). The Chambers Dictionary is now the UK’s number 1 selling hardback dictionary. But the gem is the final essay entitled 'The Word Lover's Ramble' by Trevor Barnes, dated 2014, an essay based on research into every edition of Chambers starting from 1871, which highlights fascinating historical trivia on words and how they have changed their meaning over time. There are over 1,000 new words and meanings, and there is also a brand new two-colour Word Lover’s Ramble at the back of the Dictionary, showing how English words and definitions have changed over the history of The Chambers Dictionary. This 13th edition, new for 2014, retains the much-loved features of The Chambers Dictionary, including the unique quirky definitions for certain words. 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, new for 2014, retains the much-loved features of The Chambers Dictionary, including the unique quirky definitions for certain words. “ The Chambers Dictionary is the most useful and diverting single-colume word-hoard available.” Telegraphįirst published in 1872, The Chambers Dictionary contains more words, phrases and meanings than any other single-volume English dictionary. The Chambers Dictionary (13th Edition): The English dictionary of choice for writers, crossword setters and word lovers Chambers (author) Hardback Published on: £39. The Chambers Dictionary has more definitions and sells more copies than any other single-volume hardback English dictionary 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.+ – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + Hardcover 45.96 4 Used from 65.67 10 New from 42. 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. Melvyn Bragg About the Author: 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. Chambers stands out like a baroque mansion in a city of faceless concrete.
The Chambers Dictionary is now the UK's number 1 selling hardback dictionary. There are over 1,000 new words and meanings, and there is also a brand new two-colour Word Lover's Ramble at the back of the Dictionary, showing how English words and definitions have changed over the history of The Chambers 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. Telegraph First published in 1872, The Chambers Dictionary contains more words, phrases and meanings than any other single-volume English dictionary.
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***Fully revised and updated February 2016 to include additional 'enriching' words*** The Chambers Dictionary is the most useful and diverting single-colume word-hoard available. The Chambers Dictionary (13th Edition) The English dictionary of choice for writers, crossword setters and word lovers A Hardback edition by Chambers in English (Jul 22, 2014) 50.47 + FREE delivery 50+ available Add to cart Add to wishlist FREE delivery to United States between 8th May and 26th June Wordery has an Excellent rating of 4.
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