(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 21:53:15

Arch"lute (#), Arch"i*lute (#), n. [Cf. F. archiluth, It. arciliuto.] Mus.

A large theorbo, or double-necked lute, formerly in use, having the bass strings doubled with an octave, and the higher strings with a unison.

 

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