naker

British

/ ˈnæk-, ˈneɪkə /

noun

one of a pair of small kettledrums used in medieval music

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Etymology

Origin of naker

C14: from Old French nacre, via Medieval Greek anakara, from Arabic naqāra

Example Sentences

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Nay," said Nigel; "we have pipes with us and a naker or two, but I have heard no trumpet-call from our ranks.

From Sir Nigel by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

The naker or kettle-drum, with a single membrane stretched over the opening of a hemispherical frame.

From Springtime and Other Essays by Darwin, Francis, Sir

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