Etymology

clock gable

Today it means: a gable or facade with a decorative bell-shape, characteristic of traditional Dutch architecture Full definition →

Dutch klokgevel
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  1. Dutch · calque ofklokgevel
  2. English todayclock gable

Calque of Dutch klokgevel, with klok meaning both bell and clock in Dutch, and gevel meaning gable.

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