Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In Roman antiquity, a bolt.
- noun [NL.] In obstetrics, a curved fenestrated instrument similar to one of the blades of the obstetrical forceps, used in certain cases to aid delivery. Commonly called
lever .
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Fourth, place a balance or beam below, hanging down perpendicularly for some distance with a small weight attached to its end, pendent exactly in line with the centre of gravity; the longer this beam is, the lighter must it be, for it must have the same proportion as the well-known vectis or steel-yard.
A History of Aeronautics Evelyn Charles Vivian 1914
hernesheir commented on the word vectis
Another one of those things never for sale on craigslist.
Oh! Time for a new list.
January 3, 2012
ruzuzu commented on the word vectis
I think I saw one of these in a museum, once.
January 3, 2012
hernesheir commented on the word vectis
Beat you to it, zuzu!
January 3, 2012