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Home > Reference > Dictionaries > The Chambers Dictionary The Chambers Dictionary By (author) ChambersĪ newer edition of The Chambers Dictionary is available: Copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find the 12th edition of the Chambers Dictionary – Thumb indexed version: 9780550102379 – Standard version: 9780550102416 The dictionary of choice for word lovers and crossword enthusiasts.
