Advertisement
Advertisement
gittern
[ git-ern ]
gittern
/ ˈɡɪtɜːn /
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of gittern1
C14: from Old French guiterne, ultimately from Old Spanish guitarra guitar ; see cittern
Discover More
Example Sentences
In his hands was a gittern which had been hanging on the wall above him, and he played upon it, softly, a sweet and plaintive air.
From Project Gutenberg
He hung the gittern upon its peg, then went across to the Admiral and put both hands upon his shoulders.
From Project Gutenberg
A viol overhead took up the time, the gittern struck a few sharp notes.
From Project Gutenberg
And as for my gittern being tuneless, I've heard you tell a different tale, pretty Mistress Marguerite.
From Project Gutenberg
Ferne, with a slight laugh, stooped to pick up the fallen gittern.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse