"classical cipher" meaning in English

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Noun

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
    Sense id: en-classical_cipher-en-noun-JFZ6wh~T Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, cryptography, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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