"classical cipher" meaning in All languages combined

See classical cipher on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: classical ciphers [plural]
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  1. (cryptography) A cryptographic algorithm was used historically and are easy to solve by hand or using modern technology. Wikipedia link: classical cipher Categories (topical): Cryptography

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