RABDOLOGY
\ɹabdˈɒləd͡ʒi], \ɹabdˈɒlədʒi], \ɹ_a_b_d_ˈɒ_l_ə_dʒ_i]\
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n. [Greek] The method or art of performing arithmetical operations by means of little square rods, called Napier’s bones :-also rhabdology.
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