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Definition of Horologers
1. horologer [n] - See also: horologer
Lexicographical Neighbors of Horologers
Literary usage of Horologers
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Nature by Norman Lockyer (1878)
"... Ëx-Director of the School of Horology at Maçon, Chevalier of the Legion of
Honour, Honorary Secretary to the Paris Society of horologers, &c. ..."
2. Sun Dials and Roses of Yesterday: Garden Delights which are Here Displayed by Alice Morse Earle (1902)
"A view from an old print of Carlisle is shown in the chapter on the Rosicrucians.
English horologers vied with the German mathematicians in skilful ..."
3. Memoirs of the Most Eminent American Mechanics: Also, Lives of Distinguished by Henry Howe (1856)
"The horologers consider themselves as belonging to a nobler profession than
ordinary mechanics, and do not willingly allow their children to marry into what ..."
4. John Splendid: The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn by Neil Munro (1898)
"There were shops with Lowland stuffs in them, and over the doors signboards
telling of the most curious trades for a Campbell burgh — horologers, ..."
5. A History of Wonderful Inventions (1849)
"... of protection being given by Edward III. to three Dutch horologers who were
invited from Delft into England, in the year 1368 ; and we find in Chaucer, ..."
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