plural hurdy-gurdies
Definition of hurdy-gurdy
1
: a stringed instrument in which sound is produced by the friction of a rosined wheel turned by a crank against the strings and the pitches are varied by keys
2
: any of various mechanical musical instruments (such as the barrel organ)
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The first known use of hurdy-gurdy was in 1745
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