TAMBOURIN

Etymology

Noun

tambourin (plural tambourins)

Obsolete form of tambourine (percussion instrument)

(obsolete) An old lively Provençal dance, common on the stage.

Anagrams

• brumation, umbration

Source: Wiktionary


Tam`bou`rin", n. Etym: [F. See Tambourine.]

1. A tambourine. [Obs.]

2. (Mus.)

Definition: An old Provençal dance of a lively character, common on the stage.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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