archilute

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archilute - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Archlute \Arch"lute\, Archilute \Arch"i*lute\, n. [Cf. F.
     archiluth, It. arciliuto.] (Mus.)
     A large theorbo, or double-necked lute, formerly in use,
     having the bass strings doubled with an octave, and the
     higher strings with a unison.
     [1913 Webster]