English Explanatory Dictionary

timbrel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ancient percussion instrument rather like a simple tambourine.
verb
  1. To play the timbrel.
  2. To accompany with the sound of the timbrel.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪmbɹəl/

Word forms

timbrel timbrels timbreling timbrelling timbreled timbrelled

Etymology

Diminutive of Old French timbre, from Latin tympanum.

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