How Do You Spell CLOCKSETTER?

Pronunciation: [klˈɒksɛtə] (IPA)

Clocksetter is spelled as /klɑkˌsɛtər/. The word is composed of two root words "clock" and "setter". "Clock" derived from Middle Dutch "klocke" meaning "bell, clock" while "setter" comes from Old English "setere" meaning "a person who sets or puts in place". Therefore, "clocksetter" means a person who sets or adjusts the time on a clock. The spelling of the word follows the English spelling convention of using "ck" for the /k/ sound after a short vowel sound.

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Etymology of CLOCKSETTER

The term "Clocksetter" appears to be a compound word derived from "clock" and "setter".

The word "clock" originates from the Middle English word "clok(e)", which referred to a bell, timepiece, or clockwork mechanism. It can be traced back to the Old North French word "cloque" meaning "bell" or "clock". The Old North French word itself can be traced back to the Medieval Latin word "clocca", meaning "bell" or "clock".

The word "setter" comes from the Old English word "settan", which means "to set" or "to place". It can also be traced back to the Old Norse word "setja" with the same meaning.

When combining the two words, "clock" and "setter", we get "Clocksetter". This appears to be a term that refers to a person who sets or adjusts the time on a clock or timepiece.