Definition of Psaltiry
Psal"ter*y (?), n.; pl.
Psalteries (#). [OE. sautrie, OF.
psalterie, F. psaltérion, L. psalterium
psaltery, psalter, from Gr. &?;, fr. &?;. See Psalm,
Psalter.] A stringed instrument of music used by the
Hebrews, the form of which is not known.
Praise the Lord with harp; sing unto him with the
psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Ps.
xxxiii. 2.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- An ancient musical instrument, similar to a dulcimer or a zither, and played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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