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† ˈstrumstrum Obs. rare.
[Echoic reduplication: see strum v.]
A rude stringed instrument (see quots.).
1697W. Dampier Voy. I. 127 The Strumstrum is made some⁓what like a Cittern; most of those that the Indians use are made of a large Goad cut in the midst, and a thin board laid over the hollow,..over which the strings are placed. 1728Capt. G. Carleton's Mem. 279 Their Guitars..are their darling Instruments..: Tho' in my Opinion our English Sailors are not much amiss in giving them the Title of Strum Strums. |