n. 1. A clock, watch, or other chronometer; a timepiece. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. A person who keeps, marks, regulates, or determines the time. Specifically: -- [ 1913 Webster ] (a) A person who keeps a record of the time spent by workmen at their work. [ 1913 Webster ] (b) One who gives the time for the departure of conveyances. [ 1913 Webster ] (c) One who marks the time in musical performances. [ 1913 Webster ] (d) One appointed to mark and declare the time of participants in races or other contests. [ 1913 Webster ] |