Definition:Cossist
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Definition
The cossist tradition was a school of abacist mathematics developed in Germany in the 15th century.
Notable cossists include Johann Faulhaber.
Historical Note
The word cossist can be found in the title of Robert Recorde's $1557$ work The Whetstone of Witte.
Linguistic Note
The word cossist derives from the Italian cosa (thing).
Sources
- 2009: Ian Stewart: Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures: Who Invented the Equals Sign?