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Synopsis
The Chambers Dictionary, now with a new look, is established as the dictionary of choice for wordlovers and crossword enthusiasts. It is known for its comprehensive coverage of British English and for its tradition of including the occasional light-hearted definition in its pages. It retains an interest in the past as well as the present, offering a rich stock of words from literary heritage but covering recent developments in the English language as well. Highlights include More words and definitions than any other single-volume British English dictionary Light-hearted definitions, such as To catch or try to catch or obtain fish, or anything that may be likened to fish (such as seals, sponges, coral, compliments, information, or husbands) A new foreword by Melvyn Bragg More than 500 new words, including sudoku and podcast
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0521960061
- ISBN 13 9780521960069
- BindingLeather Bound
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages1808
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