noctograph

English

noun
Definitions
  • A form of stylus that helps a blind person to write.
  • (historical) A device for recording the progress of a nightwatchman on his beat.

Etymology

Derived from Latin nox (night, darkness).

Origin

Latin

nox

Gloss

night, darkness

Concept
Semantic Field

Time

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

夜

Emoji
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