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abacus

(n): a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave

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5 months ago skipvia said:

Generally associated with the Orient but used in Babylon as early as 2400 BC. Also found in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. See Calculating Devices.

6 months ago fbharjo said:

a dusty word written in the sand

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