VAX en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /væks/
Etymology
From virtual address extension.
Meanings
-
An electronic computer of a line of computers from the late 20th century.
I was ordered by some scientists not to, and to buy a VAX instead, and I protested strongly, but they had the authority and they bought a VAX.
1987, Donald C. Wells, “Data Analysis Systems”, in V. Di Gesù, L. Scarsi, P. Crane, editors, Selected Topics on Data Analysis in Astronomy, page 135:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAXen | Number=Plur | humorous | lexicographic |
| VAXes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |