At 11:02 am -0700 25/1/99, David Fowler wrote:
> I would also like to know who first used the term in English. What
> I can do here is give references to a reproduction of Wallis' Latin
> text, and one or two other things.
>
> Wallis' Arithmetica infinitorum first appeared in 1656 (or 1665;
1655
> but my photocopy has 1665 on its title page) and then ...
1656
Sorry
David Fowler