The Chambers Dictionary.: 12tH Edition - Hardcover

Pullman, Philip

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0550102418 ISBN 13: 9780550102416

Verlag: Harrap's, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

The dictionary of choice for word lovers and puzzle fiends, The Chambers Dictionary delves deep into all the glories of the English language, covering weird and wonderful words like spoffish, jobernowl, mullligrubs and humdudgeon, all the while ensuring it covers the latest developments in English. Now in its 12th edition, the dictionary has been updated to include words and expressions that have entered the language in the four years since the last edition was published. In addition, it now includes a Word Lover's Miscellany with list upon list of words to appeal to the English language addict:

- words to cherish

- words that are extinct

- words that merit rescue

- words to use in Scrabble(R) and other word games

- words to watch

- collective nouns

- useful similes

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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.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Harrap's
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0550102418
• ISBN 13: 9780550102416
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 1936
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar