three-stringedadj.
/ˈθriːstrɪŋd/, /ˌθriːˈstrɪŋd/, U.S. /ˈθriˌstrɪŋd/, /ˌθriˈstrɪŋd/ Having three strings: usually of a musical instrument.
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decachord1528
three-stringed1605
polychord1636
septichord1721
octachord1761
1605 E. Sandys Relation State of Relig. sig. O2v The whole Realme..hath beene scourged with a three stringed whip, Warre, ill Governement, and Iniustice.
1611 Bible (King James) 1 Sam. xviii. 6 (margin) Three stringed instruments.
1752 T. Newton Note Milton's L'Allegro 94 Rebeck is a three-stringed fiddle.
1843 Penny Cycl. XXVI. 346/1 Medals..representing Apollo playing on a three-stringed instrument.
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