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gittern


git·tern

noun \ˈgi-tərn\

Definition of GITTERN

: a medieval guitar

Origin of GITTERN

Middle English giterne, from Middle French guiterne, modification of Old Spanish guitarra guitar
First Known Use: 14th century

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