teabell

English

Etymology

From tea +‎ bell.

Noun

teabell (plural teabells)

  1. (historical) A bell rung to summon people to tea.
    • 1874, Ballou's Monthly Magazine, volume 40, page 589:
      The teabell sounded and Fred waited for her to come in vain. He sent Jenny to summon her.
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