Chimer

/ˈtʃaɪmər/ noun

Definition

One who chimes; a bell-ringer, or a device that produces chiming sounds.

Etymology

Agent noun derived from 'chime' with the '-er' suffix, referring to either a person who rings bells or a mechanical device that produces chimes.

Kelly Says

In medieval cathedrals, the chimer was a highly skilled worker—they had to know exactly which bell to strike at precisely the right moment, coordinating with other chimers to create the complex bell patterns that marked hours and holy days.

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