"telecipher" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: teleciphers [plural]
Etymology: From tele- + cipher. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|tele|cipher}} tele- + cipher Head templates: {{en-noun}} telecipher (plural teleciphers)
  1. (rare) A cipher machine that works in conjunction with a teletypewriter. Tags: rare

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