naker

/ ˈnæk-; ˈneɪkə /

noun

1. one of a pair of small kettledrums used in medieval music

Word History and Origins

Origin of naker¹

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

Example Sentences

Wright defines naker as "a cornet or horn of brass," and Chaucer's use seems to countenance this.'

From Project Gutenberg

There is no reason for assigning to the word naker any other sense than 'kettle-drum.'

From Project Gutenberg