viol

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|musical instrument}} A [[stringed instrument]] related to the [[violin]] family, but held in the lap between the legs like a [[cello]], usually with [[C-hole]]s, a flat back, a fretted neck and six strings, played with an underhanded [[bow hold]].
2. {{lb|en|nautical}} A large [[rope]] used to manipulate the [[anchor]]

Verb

1. To play the viol.

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