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ˈtimepiece
[piece 17.]
An instrument for measuring and registering the passage of time; in a general sense, any kind of chronometer, including clocks and watches; spec.: see quot. 1884.
1765(title) Minutes of the Proceedings of the Commissioners, concerning Mr. Harrison's Time Pieces. 1784Cowper Task ii. (title) The Time-piece. 1823Mechanic's Mag. No. 17. 269 What kind of time piece is best adapted for the pocket. 1876G. Chambers Astron. 733 An ordinary good parlour time piece..will meet all the requirements of the amateur. 1884F. J. Britten Watch & Clockm. 264 Any timekeeper above the size of a watch which does not strike at the hours is called a timepiece. |