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swanpan

(ˈswɒnˌpæn)
n
(Mathematics) a kind of abacus formerly used in China
[C18: from Chinese suan-pan reckoning board]
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Swanpan Debnath, 30, of Queen Mary's Road, Foleshill, Coventry, admitted drinkdriving and dangerous driving.