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Nov 28, 2009
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Par'liament clock"




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.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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