fife

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fife

noun \ˈfīf\

Definition of FIFE

: a small transverse flute with six to eight finger holes and usually no keys

Origin of FIFE

German Pfeife pipe, fife, from Old High German pfīfa, from Vulgar Latin *pipa pipe — more at pipe
First Known Use: 1539

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