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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Harpsecord, n. [e.m.E. harpsicord (Cotgrave), ad. obs. F. harpechorde.] Ane pair of harpsecordis, a harpsichord. —1641 Edinb. Test. LX. 5 b.
Ane pare of harpsecordis estimat to fowr pund sterling 1677 Thanes of Cawdor 338.
Ane pair of the best harpsecordis that Ingland can afford
