longcase clock

noun

long·​case clock ˈlȯŋ-ˌkās- How to pronounce longcase clock (audio)

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Partly in view is a George III oak and brass longcase clock that Ms. Rigg says dates to 1790. Emily Nonko, WSJ, 29 Jan. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of longcase clock was in 1851

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“Longcase clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longcase%20clock. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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