† twangˈdillo Obs. rare.
Also twangdillow.
[f. twang n.1 or v.1 with a Sp. or It. adjunct; a more correct form than trangdillio.]
The twanging of a stringed musical instrument.
1762 Collins Misc. viii. (Farmer) The twangdillows of poor Crowdero in a country fair. 1794 J. Courtenay Manners, etc. France & Italy 89 Music..the seed of the plague, by twang-dillo destroys. |