horologistn.
/həˈrɒlədʒɪst/, /hɒˈrɒlədʒɪst/, U.S. /həˈrɑlədʒəst/ One who is skilled in horology; a maker of timepieces; a clock- or watch-maker.
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the world > time > instruments for measuring time > clock > [noun] > making or regulating > one who makes or regulates
clockmaker1374
horologer1496
regular1513
clocksmith1556
clock setter1574
clock keeper1576
clockman1613
clock master1629
dialler1650
dialist1652
horologiographian1688
clock winder1720
horologiographer1727
horologist1798
timer1876
1798 J. Gilchrist in Asiatick Researches 5 86 The grand horologist himself is about to inform them, that now is the time.
a1857 Ld. Ellesmere Addr. 54 The name of Mr. B. L. Vulliamy is one well known as connected with the highest eminence in his profession as an horologist.
1884 Spectator 12 July 923/2 The..advocate..was a journeyman horologist.
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