noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A form of stylus that helps a blind person to write.
2. 2
   A device for recording the progress of a nightwatchman on his beat. historical

Synonyms

All synonyms

braillecane

Etymology

From noct- + -o- + -graph.

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