clarsach

noun

clar·​sach

variants or clarseach or clarseth or clarsech or clarshech or clairschach or clearsach

ˈkla(a)rˌs(h)aḵ,

-är-,

-er-,

-ār-,

-ȯi(ə)r-,

-s(h)əḵ

plural clarsachs or clarseachs or clarseths or clarsechs or clarshechs or clairschachs or clearsachs

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: the ancient small harp of Ireland and Scotland

Word History

Etymology

alteration (influenced by Scottish Gaelic clārsach & Irish Gaelic clāirseach) of Middle English clareschaw, modification of Scottish Gaelic clārsach; akin to Middle Irish clāirseach harp

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