TRIPOSES
\tɹˈa͡ɪpə͡ʊzɪz], \tɹˈaɪpəʊzɪz], \t_ɹ_ˈaɪ_p_əʊ_z_ɪ_z]\
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The three divisions in the list of mathematical, together with the three in classical, honours, the mathematical consisting of - 1. Wranglers, 2. Senior Optimes, 3. Junior Optimes-the classical being called the first class, second class, and the third class.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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Board of Admiralty
- organized by Continental Congress, October 28, 1779, from earlier more numerous Committee. consisted two members Congress five others and had charge of all naval marine affairs. It was abolished February 7, 1781, upon the creation Secretary Marine.