(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:19:49

Spin"et (?), n. [OF. espinete, F. 'epinette (cf. It. spinetta), fr. L. spina a thorn; -- so called because its quills resemble thorns. See Spine.] Mus.

A keyed instrument of music resembling a harpsichord, but smaller, with one string of brass or steel wire to each note, sounded by means of leather or quill plectrums or jacks. It was formerly much used.

Dumb spinet. Mus. See Manichordon.

 

© Webster 1913.

Spi"net (?), n. [L. spinetum. See Spinny.]

A spinny.

[Obs.]

B. Jonson.

 

© Webster 1913.

del.icio.us Facebook Digg StumbleUpon Reddit (unvotable) (I like it!) 1 C!
Y'know, if you log in, you can write something here, or contact authors directly on the site. Create a New User if you don't already have an account.