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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PENDENTER KNOCK, n.comb. A clock with a pendulum. The reading is uncertain.Sc. 1705 Foulis Acct. Bk. (S.H.S.) 369:
To mr myles for a pendenter knock for woodhall . . . £48 0 0.

[? Deriv. of obs. Eng. pendant, a pendulum.]

Pendenter Knock n. comb.

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