Chinese Abacus. The abacus is first known in China from the Northern Song dynasty through the work of Shao Yong (1011-1077). Like many early inventions it is not clear precisely where it originally came from. Some say Central Asia; some Asia Minor and others China.
Snag(noun) a stump or base of a branch that has been lopped off; a short branch, or a sharp or rough branch; a knot; a protuberance. Snag(noun) a tooth projecting beyond the rest; contemptuously, a broken or decayed tooth.
seg (plural segs) 1  A metal stud or plate fixed to the sole or heel of a shoe to prevent excessive wear. Also known as a blakey. ( 2 dialect) A callus, an area of hardened skin.