Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davidson, Thomas, 1856-1923

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Chambers's 20th Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)" by Rev. Thomas Davidson is a comprehensive dictionary written in the early 20th century. This extensive work serves as a pronunciation, explanatory, and etymological guide to the English language, containing a wealth of definitions, technical terms, and colloquialisms. The inclusion of pronunciations and derivations makes it a valuable reference for students, linguists, and anyone interested in the intricacies of English vocabulary. The opening portion of the dictionary outlines the organizational structure and features that aid readers in navigating the text. It explains the alphabetical arrangement of words, the representation of pronunciations, and the principles behind spelling and etymology. Key terms related to various subjects, including arts, sciences, and everyday language, are presented alongside examples and explanations of their historical significance. This preliminary information sets the stage for the detailed entries that follow, making it easier for users to comprehend the richness of the English language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Colin Bell, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-01-28