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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mathematiks, -icks, -icques, Mathematickas, n. [e.m.E. mathematik(e)s, -ick(e)s, plur. of Mathematik n.: cf. F. les mathématiques fem. (16th c.).] Mathematics. Also the mathematiks. Also attrib. —(1) 1616 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 137.
To teiche mathematicques in the college of this burgh, tua lessones of mathematik ilk weik(2) 1616 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 137.
His mortificatioun to the mathematickas c1646 Craufurd Edinb. Univ. ii.
Well sene in the mathematiks Ib. 40.
Publik professor of the mathematiks 1677 Edinb. B. Rec. X. 312.
Mathematicksattrib. 1616 Aberd. Council Lett. I. 137.
To give the said mathematiks stipend … to Mr. Williame Forbes