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hurdy-gurdy


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Definition of hurdy-gurdy

noun (plural hurdy-gurdies)

  • a musical instrument with a droning sound played by turning a handle, which is typically attached to a rosined wheel sounding a series of drone strings, with keys worked by the left hand.
  • informal a barrel organ.

Origin:

mid 18th century: probably imitative of the sound of the instrument

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