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lapheld en · ADJ

Etymology

From lap + held.

Meanings

1. (dated, not-comparable, rare) Designed to be held on one's lap; being a laptop computer.
   • Lapheld computers weigh less than 15 pounds and are usually no larger than a hardcover dictionary. Fortunately, more and more lapheld computers have internal batteries which allow them to be used just about anywhere. 1985, New Accountant, volumes 1-3, page lxvi:

lapheld en · NOUN

Etymology

From lap + held.

Meanings

1. (dated, rare) A laptop computer.
   • A few portables, particularly the small laphelds, go one step further and come with software built into the computer. 1985, New Accountant, volumes 1-3, page lxvii:

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