Clarseach

/ˈklɑːrʃəx/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of clarsach; a Celtic harp with wire or string, traditional to Irish and Scottish music.

Etymology

Scottish Gaelic variant spelling of clàrsach, reflecting dialectal pronunciation differences across Celtic regions.

Kelly Says

The multiple spellings (clarsach, clarseach, clarsech) show how Gaelic words adapted to English spelling conventions were uncertain—there was no official standardization, so different regions and musicians spelled it differently.

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