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Why do we say o' clock?

In: Word and Phrase Origins [Recategorize]

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It is short for "of the clock".

First answer by Snowwhitesunflower. Last edit by Snowwhitesunflower. Contributor trust: 245 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question]

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