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cruit — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • harp noun A large stringed musical instrument played by plucking strings stretched across an open frame.

Senses

cruit is used for these senses in English:

  • crwth (historical) An archaic stringed instrument associated particularly with Wales, though once played widely in Europe, and characterized by a vaulted back and enough space for the player to stop each of the six strings on the fingerboard. Played variously by plucking or bowing.
  • harp (music, colloquial) Any musical instrument.

harp — full definition

  1. noun A large stringed musical instrument played by plucking strings stretched across an open frame.
  2. verb To keep talking about the same thing, especially in an annoying or nagging way (usually "harp on").

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