theodolite
The origin and history of theodolite.
Etymology
The word comes from New Latin theodolitus, recorded in 1571. It may combine a Greek word for sight or view with an Arabic word for an astrolabe or alidade.
The origin and history of theodolite.
The word comes from New Latin theodolitus, recorded in 1571. It may combine a Greek word for sight or view with an Arabic word for an astrolabe or alidade.
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