Obs. [f. TIMBRE sb.1: cf. F. timbrer.] intr. To play on the timbrel. Hence † Timbring vbl. sb.
c. 1400. Song Roland, 54. Blowinge off bugles…, Trymlinge of tabers And tymbring soft.
1530. Palsgr., 758/1. I tymber, I playe on an instrument or a tymber, je timbre. The maydens of London were wonte to tymber more than they do nowe.
