grelotn.
A small globular metal bell, worn on harness, etc.
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society > communication > indication > signalling > audible signalling > ringing of bells as signal > [noun] > handbell or small bell
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society > leisure > the arts > music > musical instrument > percussion instrument > bell > [noun] > small bell
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1854 C. D. Badham Prose Halieutics ii. 31 The boatmen..keep tense upon strong stretchers hung with grelots, a floating net, and so ring in a great number of fish to the tinkling of these bells.
1888 Pall Mall Gaz. 29 Feb. 10/1 This..bridal robe was covered with flounces, edged with pretty silver grelots.
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