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Definition of Clocksmith
1. Noun. Someone whose occupation is making or repairing clocks and watches.
Generic synonyms: Artificer, Artisan, Craftsman, Journeyman
Specialized synonyms: Seth Thomas, Thomas
Lexicographical Neighbors of Clocksmith
Literary usage of Clocksmith
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Archaeologia, Or, Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to Antiquity by Society of Antiquaries of London (1851)
"But though the spring may be wound up, Still, as I understand, can very well The
clocksmith, when he has leisure for it, Every time it pleases him, ..."
2. Report of the Commissioners of State of Large Towns and Populous Districts by Great Britain (1844)
"... thel g Son John 30 ,, John Wilson, clocksmith. Son William, buried . . .19 Aug.
... (his 'prentice)2G ,, John Wilson, the clocksmith 28 , ..."
3. Travels in New-England and New-York by Timothy Dwight (1823)
"... employment of a clocksmith, and then to that of a mathematical instrument maker.
In both he was his own instructor. He formed the science of fluxions ..."
4. The Records of the Honorable Society of Lincoln's Inn: The Black Books by James Douglas Walker, Lincoln's Inn (London, England) (1899)
"... architect, in part payment; £49 i8s. to John Longland, architect; IDS. to Sir
Christopher Wren's servant; £2 IDS. to Stephen Heath, the clocksmith. ..."
5. Burgh Laws of Dundee: With the History, Statutes, & Proceedings of the Guild by Alex Johnston Warden, Dundee (Scotland). (1872)
"... Advocate, and member of Parliament, and was admitted and received a freemaster
as blacksmith, goldsmith and jewler, clocksmith and watchmaker, gunsmith, ..."
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