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单词 parliament clock
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Parliament clock


noun

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.

Words nearby Parliament clock

parliamentary government, parliamentary law, parliamentary private secretary, parliamentary secretary, parliamentary system, Parliament clock, parliament hinge, Parlodel, parlor, parlor car, parlor game
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