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Webster 1913 Edition


Horometry

Ho-rom′e-try

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
horométrie
. See
Horometer
.]
The art, practice, or method of measuring time by hours and subordinate divisions.
“The horometry of antiquity.”
Sir T. Browne.

Webster 1828 Edition


Horometry

HOROM'ETRY

,
Noun.
[Gr. hour, and measure.]
The art or practice of measuring time by hours and subordinate divisions.

Definition 2024


horometry

horometry

English

Noun

horometry (usually uncountable, plural horometries)

  1. The art or practice of measuring time by hours and subordinate divisions.
    The horometry of antiquity. Sir Thomas Browne.