[Ads-l] Further Antedating of "Computer"

[Shapiro, Fred]

I see now that the same quotation appeared in Manchester Guardian, 5 Mar. 1853, page 10, column 5.


computer (OED, 2., 1869)

1853 Guardian 12 Mar. 3/2 (Newspapers.com)  (advt.) NEW PATENT COMPUTER BALANCE, REQUIRING NO WEIGHTS.

Fred Shapiro

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