[f. CHIME v. + -ER1.] One who chimes bells, or plays a set of chimes.

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1611.  Cotgr., Carillonneur, a chymer, or knowler, of bels.

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1693.  W. Robertson, Phraseol. Gen., 331. A chimer, campanorum pulsator ad numeros.

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1872.  Ellacombe, Ch. Bells Devon, iv. 70. Every ringer shall also be a chimer.

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