noun.
A medieval musical instrument, probably some kind of harp. It has been supposed to be identical with the clavichord, probably on account of the similarity of the names.
noun.
In heraldry, same as clarion, 4.
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noun.
A musical instrument, formerly in use, in form of a spinet; -- called also manichord and clavichord.