[Psaltery]
·noun A large rope sometimes used in weighing anchor. II. Viol ·noun A stringed musical instrument ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Heb. nebel (Isa. 5:12, R.V., "lute;" 14:11), a musical instrument, usually rendered "psaltery" (q.v....
Easton's Bible Dictionary
I. , or voyol. A large messenger formerly used to assist in weighing an anchor by the capstan. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
·- ·see Bass viol. ...
·- A stringed instrument of the viol family, used for playing bass. ·see 3d Bass, ·noun, and <<Violo...