E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Almagest.
The Syntaxis-megist of Ptolemy, translated by the Arabians in 800, by order of the calif Al Maimon, and then called Al-maghesti, i.e. “the megist.” It contains numerous observations and problems of geometry and astronomy: It is very rare, and more precious than gold.
of Ptolemy, translated by the Arabians in 800, by order of the calif Al Maimon, and then called Al-maghesti, i.e. “the megist
