liquid compass
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of liquid compass
First recorded in 1860–65
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The first liquid compass used in England was invented by Francis Crow, of Faversham, in 1813.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
Variation and deviation--factors carefully guarded against in ordinary circumstances--were affecting the boat's liquid compass, but to what extent Sefton knew not.
From With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
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