Oresme
/ (French ɔrɛm) /
noun
Nicole d' (nikɔl). ?1320–82, French economist, mathematician, and cleric: bishop of Lisieux (1378–82)
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How to use Oresme in a sentence
In reality it had been well set forth by earlier economic writers, notably Oresme and Copernicus.
Oresme was a good writer, and particularly dexterous in adopting neologisms necessary for his purpose.
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