† ˈautoma Obs.
Erroneous singular of automata (cf. stoma, stomata, etc.) for automaton; cf. automate, autome.
| 1625 B. Jonson Staple of News iii. ii, It is an Automa, runnes vnder water. 1669 Flamsteed in Rigaud Corr. Sci. Men II. 82 That the time be measured with exact and rectified Automas. |