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First Known Use: 13th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: a musical instrument with strings that was used especially in ancient Greece
See words that rhyme with lyre Spanish Central: Translation of lyre Nglish: Translation of lyre for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of lyre for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about lyre
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