half-hunter

noun

a watch with a hinged lid in which a small circular opening or crystal allows the approximate time to be read See hunter

He had also taken out a presentation gold half-hunter, suitably inscribed in memory of one of his more bloodless victories.

My new host was a thorough specimen of the upland yeoman—half hunter, half farmer, and all over a cattle-dealer.

The Squire slashed the dogs silent with his half-hunter to catch the reply.

My father had a half-hunter gold watch and a chain of twisted leather which he wore as long as I can remember.

"Yes, sir," I said, and laid on the table my silver English half-hunter with Albert.

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