Citoles

/sɪˈtoʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of citole; multiple medieval stringed instruments of the citole type.

Etymology

Plural form of 'citole'; standard English pluralization of the alternative spelling for the medieval instrument.

Kelly Says

Both 'citoles' and 'citolas' appear in historical documents as plural forms—evidence that medieval scribes weren't worried about consistency and that language was much more fluid before standardization.

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