PSALTERY


Meaning of PSALTERY in English

[ 'sɔ:lt(ə)ri , 'sɒl- ]

■ noun ( plural psalteries ) an ancient and medieval musical instrument like a dulcimer but played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum.

Origin

ME sautrie , from OFr. sauterie , from L. psalterium (see psalter ).

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