单词 | Parliament clock |
释义 | Parliament clock a pendulum wall clock of the late 18th century, usually having a black dial with gilt numbers: originally installed in English taverns because a burdensome tax prevented many homes from having private clocks. Also called Act of Parliament clock. |
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