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jew's-harp
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Jew's-harpnoun
an instrument of music, which, when placed between the teeth, gives, by means of a bent metal tongue struck by the finger, a sound which is modulated by the breath; -- called also Jew's-trump
Jew's-harpnoun
the shackle for joining a chain cable to an anchor
Etymology: [Jew + harp; or possibly a corrupt. of jaw's harp; cf. G. maultrommel, lit., mouthdrum.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of jew's-harp in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of jew's-harp in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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