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100 1 _aDavidson, Thomas,
_d1856-1923
245 1 0 _aChambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D)
246 1 _aChambers's 20th Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-10-09
508 _aProduced by Keith Edkins, Colin Bell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D)" by Thomas Davidson is a comprehensive reference dictionary written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the English language, providing definitions, etymologies, technical terms, colloquialisms, and compound phrases that enrich vocabulary and understanding. The dictionary is aimed at users seeking a deeper knowledge of words from various fields, including literature and science, making it a valuable resource for students, writers, and language enthusiasts. The opening of Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary introduces the book's structure and purpose. It begins with a preface by the editor, Thomas Davidson, who explains his motivation and experience in compiling the work. He emphasizes the aim to include both contemporary vocabulary and historical usages from notable literary sources, as well as technical terms across different sciences. The preface also outlines the organization of the dictionary, the approach to phonetic pronunciation, and the complexities of English spelling and etymology, all important considerations for readers seeking to navigate the intricacies of the English language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish language -- Dictionaries
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37683
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