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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mathematician(e, -en, n. [e.m.E. mathematicien, -an, ME. mathematicion (1432–50), F. mathématicien.] a. One who is learned in mathematics. b. A teacher of mathematics. —a. 1549 Compl. 51/8.
Lactantius … scornis the mathematiciens that effermis antipodos 1588 King in Cath. Tr. 202/2.
The kallendar of lait reformeit be … aduys of the maist lerneit and expert mathematicians of this age c1646 Craufurd Edinb. Univ. 41.
John Naper … the great renowned mathematicianb. 1579 Acts III. 180/2.
That the mathematiciane sall reid … foure lessonis ouklie in the mathematik sciences
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