Note 1 — PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION.
Paul V. (Paul Victor) Cohn translation
This means literally to put the numeral X instead of the numeral V (formerly U); hence it means to double a number unfairly, to exaggerate, humbug, cheat.—Tr.
Paul V. (Paul Victor) Cohn translation
This means literally to put the numeral X instead of the numeral V (formerly U); hence it means to double a number unfairly, to exaggerate, humbug, cheat.—Tr.