timekeeper

English

noun
Definitions
  • A device that shows the time; a timepiece.
  • A person who keeps records of the hours of attendance of employees.
  • A person who records the time elapsed in a sporting event.
  • usually with adjective A person (or something controlled by a person) that is or isn't punctual.

Etymology

Compound from English time + English keeper.

Origin

English

keeper

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