ho·rol·o·gist

[haw-rol-uh-jist, hoh-]
noun
1.
an expert in horology.
2.
a person who makes clocks or watches.
Also, ho·rol·o·ger.


Origin:
1790–1800; horologe + -ist

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horologist or horologer (hɒˈrɒlədʒɪst, hɒˈrɒlədʒə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a person skilled in horology, esp an expert maker of timepieces
 
horologer or horologer
 
n

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