English Explanatory Dictionary

cittern

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A stringed instrument (chordophone), played with a plectrum (a pick), and most commonly possessing four wire strings and chromatic frets, which is a precursor to the modern day guitar.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪtən/ /ˈsɪtəɹn/

Word forms

cittern citterns cither cithern cithren zittern

Etymology

Blend of cither + gittern.

Derived words

cittern-head citternist
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