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derivometer
deriˈvometer (dɛrɪˈvɒmɪtə(r)) [a. F. dérivomètre, f. dériver to drift (see derivation2) + -ometer.] An instrument invented to show a ship's lee-way.1842 Mech. Mag. XXXVII. 84 Another invention of M. Clement's, which he calls a Derivometer, is an instrument to ascertain a ship's leeway..When at ancho... Oxford English Dictionary
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derive
derive, v. (dɪˈraɪv) Forms: 5 dir-, di-, dyryve, 5–6 deryve, 6 -ryfe. [a. F. dérive-r (12th c. in Littré = Pr., Sp. derivar, It. derivare), ad. L. dērīvāre to lead or draw off (water or liquid), to divert, derive (words), f. de- I. 2 + rīvus brook, stream of water. There are 4 distinct verbs dériver... Oxford English Dictionary
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