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What is a nonius?

What is a nonius? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A device for adjusting the accuracy of mathematical instruments, later superseded by the vernier
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Additional two legions, under the command of Lucius Nonius Asprenas were stationed in Moguntiacum.
The soffits are mounted to the ceiling or roof structure using either straight or nonius suspension.
The flat bar which carries the nonius scale and index-glass of a quadrant, octant, quintant, or sextant.
In 30 BCE, a revolt of the Treveri was suppressed by Marcus Nonius Gallus, and the Titelberg was occupied by a garrison of the Roman army.
The infeed jaw is also adjusted with the hand wheel using a scale with nonius.
Hence Catullus resentment against Nonius, whom he calls the botch, or impostume of the State.

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