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tympanize
† ˈtympanize, v. Obs. Also 6–7 tim-. [ad. Gr. τυµπανίζειν to beat a drum, f. τύµπανον tympanum; or late L. tympanizāre (in med.L. in sense 1 b below); cf. F. tympaniser (16th c.), to proclaim or decry loudly, Pg. tympanisar (med.).] 1. trans. To affect with a tympany (lit. or fig.); to distend (the ...
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tympanism
tympanism rare—0. (ˈtɪmpənɪz(ə)m) [cf. Gr. τυµπανισµός a beating of drums, ἀποτυµπανισµός a cudgelling: see tympanize and -ism. So F. tympanisme, in sense 2.] † 1. (See quot., and cf. tympanize v. 3.) Obs.1661 Blount Glossogr. (ed. 2), Tympanism..a kind of torturing, used by the Jews, by beating one...
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tympanist
tympanist (ˈtɪmpənɪst) Also 9 tim-. [ad. F. tympaniste, It. timpanista, L. tympanista, G. τυµπανιστής, f. τυµπανίζειν tympanize, or f. timpan tympan + -ist.] One who beats or plays upon a drum, a drummer. In quot. 1862, one who plays a tympan (tympan 1 b). Now spec., one who plays upon a kettledrum....
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