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Definition of lute

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Lute (n.) A stringed instrument formerly much in use. It consists of four parts, namely, the table or front, the body, having nine or ten ribs or sides, arranged like the divisions of a melon, the neck, which has nine or ten frets or divisions, and the head, or cross, in which the screws for tuning are inserted. The strings are struck with the right hand, and with the left the stops are pressed..

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Positively :: Positively (adv.) In a positive manner; absolutely; really; expressly; with certainty; indubitably; peremptorily; dogmatically; -- opposed to negatively.

Stalk :: Stalk (n.) An ornament in the Corinthian capital resembling the stalk of a plant, from which the volutes and helices spring..

Play :: Play (v. t.) To perform music upon; as, to play the flute or the organ..

Defiler :: Defiler (n.) One who defiles; one who corrupts or violates; that which pollutes.

Dictator :: Dictator (n.) One invested with absolute authority; especially, a magistrate created in times of exigence and distress, and invested with unlimited power..

Respective :: Respective (a.) Looking towardl having reference to; relative, not absolute; as, the respective connections of society..

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Water :: Water (n.) To add water to (anything), thereby extending the quantity or bulk while reducing the strength or quality; to extend; to dilute; to weaken..

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Tyrant :: Tyrant (n.) An absolute ruler; a sovereign unrestrained by law or constitution; a usurper of sovereignty.

Halse :: Halse (v. t.) To embrace about the neck; to salute; to greet.

Overblow :: Overblow (v. i.) To force so much wind into a pipe that it produces an overtone, or a note higher than the natural note; thus, the upper octaves of a flute are produced by overblowing..

Thetical :: Thetical (a.) Laid down; absolute or positive, as a law..

Guitar :: Guitar (n.) A stringed instrument of music resembling the lute or the violin, but larger, and having six strings, three of silk covered with silver wire, and three of catgut, -- played upon with the fingers..

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Libertine :: Libertine (n.) Dissolute; licentious; profligate; loose in morals; as, libertine principles or manners..

Washboard :: Washboard (n.) A fluted, or ribbed, board on which clothes are rubbed in washing them..