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timepiece

[tahym-pees]

noun

  1. an apparatus for measuring and recording the progress of time; times; chronometer.

  2. a clock or a watch.



timepiece

/ ˈٲɪˌ辱ː /

noun

  1. any of various devices, such as a clock, watch, or chronometer, which measure and indicate time

  2. a device which indicates the time but does not strike or otherwise audibly mark the hours

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of timepiece1

First recorded in 1755–65; time + piece
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But the watch, that pesky timepiece, something about it sparks Alice’s attention, so much so that it draws her into a portal to another place.

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The timepiece belonged to Herbert Ingram – a British politician and journalist from Boston, Lincolnshire.

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The retired police officer's treasure trove was built-up over the past 20 years, amassed from timepieces discarded by others.

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Located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, the store features a selection of the Maison’s signature jewelry, timepieces, fragrances and leather goods.

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Seven luxury watches, including five high-end Cartier timepieces, were also confiscated, he added.

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