The Chambers dictionary
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The Chambers dictionary
Chambers, 2008
11th ed
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"Editor in chief: Ian Brookes"--Vi
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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.
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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