Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Thomas Davidson
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| Editor | Davidson, Thomas, 1856-1923 |
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| Title | Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) |
| Alternate Title | Chambers's 20th Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R)" by Thomas Davidson is a comprehensive dictionary written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a linguistic resource, detailing the pronunciation, etymology, and meanings of words from the letter N to R, along with illustrative compound phrases and technical terms. The likely content focuses on the evolution and usage of English words, providing insight into their origins and different meanings. The opening of the dictionary outlines its structure, indicating the alphabetical arrangement of words and inclusion of derivatives, exceptional plurals, and various linguistic notes. There are explanations for how words are pronounced, spellings provided based on contemporary usage, and details about the historical evolution of certain terms. Furthermore, the text emphasizes the need for standardized spelling to reflect modern pronunciation, highlighting the complexity of the English language's evolution in the context of communication and education. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | English language -- Dictionaries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38699 |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 275 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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