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Napier's bones

Napier's bones Meaning & Definition
Napier's bones Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Napier's bones?

[n] a set of graduated rods formerly used to do multiplication and division by a method invented by John Napier

Synonyms | Synonyms for Napier's bones: Napier's rods

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See Also | calculating machine | calculator

Napier's bones In Webster's Dictionary

\Na"pi*er's bones`\, Napier's rods \Na"pi*er's

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