Obelus

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created by Webster 1913
(thing) by Andara (2.8 mon) (print)   (I like it!) 1 C! Fri Mar 02 2001 at 21:45:39

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A mathematical symbol used for division. First used in 1659 in Teutsche Algebra by Johann Rahn, or Rhonius.
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) 1 C! Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:31:12

Ob"e*lus (?), n.; pl. Obeli (#). [L., fr. Gr. , prop., a spit.] (Print.)

A mark [thus —, or ÷]; -- so called as resembling a needle. In old MSS. or editions of the classics, it marks suspected passages or readings.

 

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