half-hunter
noun
a watch with a hinged lid in which a small circular opening or crystal allows the approximate time to be readSee hunter (def. 5)
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Words nearby half-hunter
half-hoping, half hose, half-hour, halfhourly, half-human, half-hunter, halfies, half-inch, half-integral, half-jack, half-joking
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Example sentences from the Web for half-hunter
My father had a half-hunter gold watch and a chain of twisted leather which he wore as long as I can remember.
The House 'Round the Corner|Gordon Holmes"Yes, sir," I said, and laid on the table my silver English half-hunter with Albert.
Ruggles of Red Gap|Harry Leon WilsonThe Squire slashed the dogs silent with his half-hunter to catch the reply.
The Yeoman Adventurer|George W. Gough