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The theme, if not the thrummer, shines; That theme's—O'Brien's breeches!

From Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, December 10, 1887 by Various

A thrummer of wire; a player on the spinet, harpsichord, of guitar.

From 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Grose, Francis