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Who said dictionaries have to be dull? The Chambers Gigglossary is a celebration of lexicography in its lighter moments, offering a whole alphabetful of amusing definitions. This collection includes one-liners from famous wits, humorous entries drawn from The Chambers Dictionary, examples from history and a wealth of original material. The Chambers Dictionary has included a sprinkling of light-hearted definitions between its sheets since the first edition in 1901. The most celebrated of these is probably eclair : a cake long in shape but short in duration.

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A chucklesome browse. - Just Browsing - Otago Daily Times Since my involvement in this likeable, interesting book is limited, I don't feel too nepotistic in recommending it to anyone with a love of words. - Roddy Lumsden's Blog, www.booksfromscotland.com

A chucklesome browse. -- Just Browsing - Otago Daily Times 20081004 Since my involvement in this likeable, interesting book is limited, I don't feel too nepotistic in recommending it to anyone with a love of words. -- Roddy Lumsden's Blog, www.booksfromscotland.com 20081004

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