clarsach

noun

clar·​sach
variants or clarseach or clarseth or clarsech or clarshech or clairschach or clearsach
ˈkla(a)rˌs(h)aḵ,
-är-,
-er-,
-ār-,
-ȯi(ə)r-,
-s(h)əḵ
plural clarsachs or clarseachs or clarseths or clarsechs or clarshechs or clairschachs or clearsachs
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: the ancient small harp of Ireland and Scotland

Word History

Etymology

alteration (influenced by Scottish Gaelic clārsach & Irish Gaelic clāirseach) of Middle English clareschaw, modification of Scottish Gaelic clārsach; akin to Middle Irish clāirseach harp

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“Clarsach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clarsach. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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