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4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Viol \Vi"ol\, n. [F. viole; cf Pr viola, viula, Sp., Pg., & It viola, LL vitula; of uncertain origin; perhaps from L. vitulari to celebrate a festival, keep holiday, be joyful, perhaps originally, to sacrifice a calf (vitulus; cf {Veal}). Cf {Fiddle}, {Vielle}, 2d {Viola}, {Violin}.] 1. (Mus.) A stringed musical instrument formerly in use of the same form as the violin, but larger, and having six strings, to be struck with a bow, and the neck furnished with frets for stopping the strings. Me softer airs befit, and softer strings Of lute, or viol still more apt for mournful things --Milton. Note: The name is now applied as a general term to designate instruments of the violin kind as tenor viol, bass viol, etc 2. (Naut.) A large rope sometimes used in weighing anchor. [Written also {voyal}, and {voyal}.] --Totten. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Voyol \Voy"ol\, n. (Naut.) a See {Viol}, 2. b The block through which a messenger passes. [Written also {viol}, and {voyal}.] From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: viol n : any of a family of instruments that preceded the violin family From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary [easton]: Viol Heb. nebel (Isa. 5:12, R.V., "lute;" 14:11), a musical instrument, usually rendered psaltery" (q.v.)
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