'Manichord' definitions:

Definition of 'Manichord'

From: GCIDE
  • Manichord \Man"i*chord\, Manichordon \Man`i*chor"don\, [L. monochordon, Gr. ?; -- so called because it orig. had only one string. See Monochord.] (Mus.) The clavichord or clarichord; -- called also dumb spinet. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'manichord'

From: GCIDE
  • Clarichord \Clar"i*chord\, n. [F. clatocorde, fr.L. clarus clear + chorda string. See Chord.] A musical instrument, formerly in use, in form of a spinet; -- called also manichord and clavichord. [1913 Webster]