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tripos(dictionary)

polygraphy (iou) and tripos (iou)


polygraphy (iou)



polygraphy noun. L16.
[Greek polugraphia prolific Writing, formed as POLY- + -graphia -GRAPHY.]
A kind of code or secret Writing. obsolete exc. Hist. L16.
Much Writing; prolific or wide-ranging literary work. M17.
The use of a polygraph or Other device for making copies of drawings, writings, etc. L18.
The use of a polygraph to record several physiological characteristics simultaneously. E20.

tripos (iou)



tripos noun. L16.
[Alt. of Latin tripus TRIPOD.]
= TRIPOD noun 1, 2. L16-E19.
Cambridge Univ.
a. (Tripos.) A graduate appointed to make a humorous or satirical speech at commencement, while sitting on a three-legged stool. Cf. TERRAE FILIUS 2. obsolete exc. Hist. M17.
b. A set of humorous verses published at commencement, orig. composed by the Tripos (also tripos verses); the list of successful candidates for the honours degree in mathematics, orig. printed on the back of these verses (also tripos list). obsolete exc. Hist. M17.
c. (Freq. Tripos.) The final honours examination for the BA degree, orig. in mathematics but now in any subject. M19.