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Weatherglass   Listen
noun
Weatherglass  n.  An instrument to indicate the state of the atmosphere, especially changes of atmospheric pressure, and hence changes of weather, as a barometer or baroscope.
Poor man's weatherglass. (Bot.) See under Poor.





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"Weatherglass" Quotes from Famous Books



... some old friends, who formed the Contemporary Club. Lord M. and I met with considerable feeling on both sides, and all our feuds were forgotten and forgiven; I conclude so at least, because one or two people, whom I know to be sharp observers of the weatherglass on occasion of such squalls, have been earnest with me to meet Lord M. at parties—which I am well assured they would not have been (had I been Horace come to life again[300]) were they not sure the breeze was over. For myself, I am happy that our ...
— The Journal of Sir Walter Scott - From the Original Manuscript at Abbotsford • Walter Scott


Words linked to "Weatherglass" :   barometer, poor man's weatherglass


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