Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of scientific terms with Scottish connections).
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HENDERSON. In comb. Henderson firing gear, mechanical improvements to naval guns introduced during World War I by Sir James B. Henderson (1871–1950), of Glasgow, naval architect and gunnery expert.
