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Jew's-harp

Jew’s-harpˊ

,
Noun.
[
Jew
+
harp
; or possibly a corrupt. of
jaw’s harp
; cf. G.
maultrommel
, lit., mouthdrum.]
1.
An instrument of music, which, when placed between the teeth, gives, by means of a bent metal tongue struck by the finger, a sound which is modulated by the breath; – called also
Jew's-trump
.
2.
(Naut.)
The shackle for joining a chain cable to an anchor.

Definition 2024


Jew's-harp

Jew's-harp

English

Noun

Jew's-harp (plural Jew's-harps)

  1. Alternative spelling of Jew's harp