foliot
noun
fo·li·ot
\ˈfōlēət\
Definition of foliot
-s
: the earliest form of mechanical-clock escapement consisting of a crossbar with adjustable weights for regulating the rate of oscillation of a verge or vertical spindle
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Origin and Etymology of foliot
French, from Middle French, probably from folier to play the fool, from fol foolish, mad — more at fool
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