| Quipu (quipu) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| ||Qui"pu |
| ; pl.
Quipus (#). [Peruv. quipu a knot.] |
A
contrivance employed by the ancient Peruvians, Mexicans, etc., as a
substitute for writing and figures, consisting of a main cord, from
which hung at certain distances smaller cords of various colors, each
having a special meaning, as silver, gold, corn, soldiers. etc.
Single, double, and triple knots were tied in the smaller cords,
representing definite numbers. It was chiefly used for arithmetical
purposes, and to register important facts and events.
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