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† matæotechny Obs. In 7 matæotechnia, mateotechnie, -y. [f. Gr. µάταιο-ς vain + τέχνη art.] An unprofitable science.
1576Newton Lemnie's Complex. To Rdr., Such a peevish practice, and unnecessary Matæotechny. 1675Gregory in Rigaud Corr. Sci. Men (1841) II. 278, I am much mistaken if to force an equality between a negative and affirmative root be not a mere useless matæotechnia. |