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cursor
CIDE DICTIONARY
cursor, n. [L., a runner. See Cursitor.].
Any part of a mathematical instrument that moves or slides backward and forward upon another part. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
cursor, n.
1 Math. etc. a transparent slide engraved with a hairline and forming part of a slide-rule.
2 Computing a movable indicator on a VDU screen identifying a particular position in the display, esp. the position that the program will operate on with the next keystroke.
1 Math. etc. a transparent slide engraved with a hairline and forming part of a slide-rule.
2 Computing a movable indicator on a VDU screen identifying a particular position in the display, esp. the position that the program will operate on with the next keystroke.
Etymology
L, = runner (as CURSIVE)
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