I. ˈhärp noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hearpe; akin to Old High German harpha harp
Date: before 12th century
1. : a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
2. : something resembling a harp
3. : harmonica 2
• harp·ist ˈhär-pist noun
[
harp 1
]
II. intransitive verb
Date: before 12th century
1. : to play on a harp
2. : to dwell on or recur to a subject tiresomely or monotonously — usually used with on