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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kittarr, n. [e.m.E. kittar (c 1640).] A cithern or guitar. — 1677 Thanes of Cawdor 338.
I do not fancy the viol de gamboe, the siter or kittarr is mor proper