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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Kettill-,) Keetle-drum, n. [e.m.E. kettle drum (16th c.).] A kettledrum. —1665–67 Lauder Jrnl. 57.
The King also playes … weill on the drum, especially the keetle drumes … The keetle drume we have from the Germans who makes great use of it
