What does "time-piece" mean?

Alternative spelling of timepiece.

Time-piece

Q: What is a synonym for "time-piece"?

Common synonyms include: timekeeper, alarm clock, alarm watch, astronomical clock, atomic clock, big ben.

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Noun

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Alternative spelling of timepiece. alt-of, alternative
""I cannot understand the cause of Sir George Kingston's not calling this morning; he knows that I am returned to town:" and a flush of haughty anger coloured Lady Marchmont's brow; but the colour deepened when she looked at the time-piece, and had been expecting him for hours."

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timekeeper alarm clock alarm watch astronomical clock atomic clock big ben

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""I cannot understand the cause of Sir George Kingston's not calling this morning; he knows that I am returned to town:" and a flush of haughty anger coloured Lady Marchmont's brow; but the colour deepened when she looked at the time-piece, and had been expecting him for hours."

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