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Webster 1913 Edition


Rabdology

Rab-dol′o-gy

(răb-dŏl′ō̍-jy̆)
,
Noun.
[Gr.
ῥάβδοσ
rod, stick +
-logy
: cf. F.
rabdologie
.]
The method or art of performing arithmetical operations by means of Napier’s bones. See
Napier's bones
.
[Written also
rhabdology
.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Rabdology

RABDOL'OGY

,
Noun.
[Gr. a rod, and discourse.]
A method of performing mathematical operations by little square rods.

Definition 2024


rabdology

rabdology

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rabdology (uncountable)

  1. (arithmetic) The practice of performing arithmetic using Napier's bones.

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