One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
1The faceplate of a dial, especially that of a clock, watch, or sundial, on which the hours are marked.
2Engineering. A graduated plate constituting a dial.
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Foster (?1600–1652), mathematician. From dial + plate.
dial plate/ˈdʌɪəl pleɪt/
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