"foliot" meaning in All languages combined

See foliot on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈfəʊliət/ Forms: foliots [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} foliot (plural foliots)
  1. Part of the verge escapement in early clocks.
    Sense id: en-foliot-en-noun-sykBKx4- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 93 7 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 91 9 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 95 5
  2. A creature from Italian folklore that makes noises and flings objects about.
    Sense id: en-foliot-en-noun-i6MXDJRX

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