manichord Meaning, Definition & Usage

Man"i*chord, Man`i*chor"don (Also<

• Manichord
• Manichordon

)

Etymology

L. monochordon, Gr. -- so called because it orig. had only one string. See Monochord.

Definitions

1. (Mus.) The clavichord or clarichord; -- called also dumb spinet.