cittern

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Synonyms: cistern, cithern, bittern, gittern, zittern

Antonyms: cistern, cithern, bittern, gittern, zittern

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Noun

1. A stringed instrument ([[chordophone]]), played with a [[plectrum]] (a pick), and most commonly possessing four wire strings and [[chromatic]] [[fret]]s, which is a precursor to the modern day [[guitar]].

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