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jew's-harp

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jew's-harpn. [Jew + harp; or possibly a corrupt. of jaw's harp; cf. G. maultrommel, lit., mouthdrum.].
  •  An instrument of music, which, when placed between the teeth, gives, by means of a bent metal tongue struck by the finger, a sound which is modulated by the breath; -- called also Jew's-trump.  [1913 Webster]
  •  The shackle for joining a chain cable to an anchor.  [1913 Webster]

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