chrotta

noun

chrot·​ta

ˈkrätə

plural -s

1

: crwth

2

: a small medieval harp

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin crotta, chrotta, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh crwth fiddle, Middle Irish crott harp

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