Chinese Abacus. The abacus is first known in China from the Northern Song dynasty through the work of Shao Yong (1011-1077). Like many early inventions it is not clear precisely where it originally came from. Some say Central Asia; some Asia Minor and others China.
Snag(noun) a stump or base of a branch that has been lopped off; a short branch, or a sharp or rough branch; a knot; a protuberance. Snag(noun) a tooth projecting beyond the rest; contemptuously, a broken or decayed tooth.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Sneeze. snÄz, v.i. to make a sudden and involuntary violent expiration, preceded by one or more inspirations, the fauces being generally closed so that the current of air is directed through the nose.ân. a sneezing.âns.