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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Stringit, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. (ten-)strenged (a1300), (ten)strynged (1535), stringed (1572); String v.] Of a musical instrument: Furnished with strings. —1567 G. Ball. 93.
Tak harpe in hand with mony lustie string, Tyrle on the ten stringit instrument