PLANXTY

Etymology

Noun

planxty (plural planxties)

An Irish or Welsh melody for the harp, sometimes of a mournful character.

Source: Wiktionary


Planx"ty, n. Etym: [Cf. L. plangere to mourn aloud.] (Mus.)

Definition: An Irish or Welsh melody for the harp, sometimes of a mournful character.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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