lutanist

[ loot-n-ist ]

noun

1. lutenist.

lutanist

/ ˈluːtənɪst /

noun

1. See lutenist
   a variant spelling of lutenist

Word History and Origins

Origin of lutanist¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

Here was also that rare lutanist, Dr. Wallgrave; but nothing approached the violin in Nicholao's hand.

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When they asked him who he was, he answered, a lutanist, nor did the trial belie his profession.

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He succeeded Henry Lawes as Court lutanist, and held other positions, and evidently stood high in favour.

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Instead of dropping down dead on the lute for envy, she thought it better to run away with the lutanist for love.

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Qul-i-muammad the lutanist (ad) was another; he also played the guitar (ghichak) beautifully and added three strings to it.

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