$76.49
Author: Chambers (Ed.)
Brand: Chambers
Edition: 13
Number Of Pages: 1920
Details: Product Description
***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.” Telegraph
First 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, new for 2014, retains the much-loved features of The Chambers Dictionary, including the unique quirky definitions for certain words. 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.
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
Review
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
A page a day keeps the doddypolls at bay
Chambers 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
Chambers stands out like a baroque mansion in a city of faceless concrete
For many years now, Chambers have had a stronghold on the word game market. This dictionary is a pure delight to browse―www.word-buff.com
The most human of dictionaries
The traditional favourite dictionary of every serious cryptic solver and setter based in the UK
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. 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.
Release Date: 09-09-2014
Package Dimensions: 60x275x2310
