classical cipher

noun

A cryptographic algorithm was used historically and are easy to solve by hand or using modern technology.

Meanings

nounclassical cipher (plural classical ciphers)

plural classical ciphers

  1. computerA cryptographic algorithm was used historically and are easy to solve by hand or using modern technology.
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