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GNU Project's publication of CIDE, the Collaborative International Dictionary of English Spinet \Spin"et\, n. [OF. espinete, F. ['e]pinette (cf. It.
spinetta), fr. L. spina a thorn; -- so called because its
quills resemble thorns. See Spine.] (Mus.)
A keyed instrument of music resembling a harpsichord, but
smaller, with one string of brass or steel wire to each note,
sounded by means of leather or quill plectrums or jacks. It
was formerly much used.
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Dumb spinet. (Mus.) See Manichordon.
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GNU Project's publication of CIDE, the Collaborative International Dictionary of English Spinet \Spi"net\, n. [L. spinetum. See Spinny.]
A spinny. [Obs.] --B. Jonson.
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WordNet Spinet
n 1: small and compactly built upright piano
2: early model harpsichord with only one string per note

Moby Dictionary
Klavier , Steinway , baby grand , cembalo , clarichord , clavicembalo ,
clavichord , clavicittern , clavicymbal , clavicytherium , clavier ,
concert grand , cottage piano , couched harp , dulcimer harpsichord ,
grand , grand piano , hammer dulcimer , harmonichord , harpsichord ,
manichord , manichordon , melodion , melopiano , monochord ,
pair of virginals , parlor grand , pianette , pianino , piano ,
piano-violin , pianoforte , sostinente pianoforte , square piano ,
upright , upright piano , violin piano , virginal