noun
- plural of diallist; people who design, make, or study dials, especially sundials or clock faces
Usage: chiefly British spelling; technical or specialized term; often historical context
Examples
- Medieval diallists created intricate sundials for cathedrals across Europe.
- The museum's collection includes works by renowned diallists from the Renaissance period.
- Ancient diallists used mathematical principles to calculate shadow movements.
- Modern diallists continue to study historical dial-making techniques.