holometern.
/həʊˈlɒmɪtə/ A mathematical instrument for making all kinds of measurements; a pantometer.
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mathematical instrument1588
rectificatory1593
pantometer1597
sector1598
holometer1696
multiplier1875
horn-centre1879
1696 E. Phillips New World of Words (new ed.) Holometer, a Mathematical Instrument for the easie measuring of any thing whatever, invented by Abel Tull.
1728 E. Chambers Cycl. (at cited word) The Holometer is the same with Pantometer.
1830 Mechanics' Mag. 14 42 To determine how far the holometer be entitled to supersede the sector in point of expense, accuracy or expedition.
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