Obs. rare1. A little-known stringed musical instrument.
1610. Guillim, Displ. Heraldry, IV. v. (1660), 282. The second sort [of Musical Instruments] consisteth in strings as are Harps Alpharion, Citterne, &c.
Obs. rare1. A little-known stringed musical instrument.
1610. Guillim, Displ. Heraldry, IV. v. (1660), 282. The second sort [of Musical Instruments] consisteth in strings as are Harps Alpharion, Citterne, &c.