nautilus

Definitions

1. 1.The argonaut; -- also called paper nautilus. See Argonauta, and Paper nautilus, under Paper.
2. 2.A variety of diving bell, the lateral as well as vertical motions of which are controlled, by the occupants.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is the argonaut; -- also called paper nautilus. See Argonauta, and Paper nautilus, under Paper called?
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