Etymology

Playfair

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Today it means: an encryption using the Playfair cipher Full definition →

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The story

* (craters): The craters are Named after Scottish mathematician, scientist and C of S minister John Playfair * (cipher): The cipher is Named after British Lord, baron, politician and scientist Lyon Playfair, who popularized the cipher.

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