Foliot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfəʊliət/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Foliot is a noun meaning Part of the verge escapement in early clocks.
Meaning
Part of the verge escapement in early clocks.
More Meanings
- A creature from Italian folklore that makes noises and flings objects about.
Example Sentences
Terrestrial devils are those lares, genii, faunes, satyrs, wood-nymphs, foliots, fairies[…]
Word Forms
- foliots
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fusee, clockface, fleuret, frizel, fewterlock, facet.
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