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eight bells

noun as in high noon

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We had struck eight-bells, and the men were going down to dinner, when the mate sighted a ship on the port-bow.

The Chief has gone to see his wife home to Cardiff, and George goes on watch at eight-bells.

At eight-bells, that's twal o'clock, the watch was relieved, and anither officer came up to tak charge o' the ship.

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On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to eight bells, such as: 1200 hours, meridian, meridiem, midday, noon, and noonday.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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