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hurdy-gurdyhur‧dy-gur‧dy /ˈhɜːdi ˌɡɜːdi $ ˌhɜːrdi ˈɡɜːrdi/ noun (plural hurdy-gurdies) [countable] APMa small musical instrument that you play by turning a handle → barrel organ
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hurdy-gurdy• The curtains were drawn back to the sound of a hurdy-gurdy.• Although they hail from Quebec, the hurdy-gurdy of this ensemble is sure to pass muster with the average colonial.
Origin hurdy-gurdy (1700-1800) From the sound it makes
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