Etymology

abacist

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Today it means: One who uses an abacus in casting accounts; a calculator. Full definition →

First used First attested from around (1350 to 1470).Middle English abaciste ← Medieval Latin abacista
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  1. Medieval Latin · derived fromabacista
  2. Middle English · inherited fromabaciste
  3. English todayabacist

From Middle English abaciste, from Medieval Latin abacista, from abacus + -ista (“-ist”).

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested from around (1350 to 1470). One who uses an abacus in casting accounts; a calculator.

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