Harp

harp, n. An upright, stringed instrument of music, usually played with the fingers of both hands. — v. i. [HARPED (harpt), harping.] To play on the harp; to dwell tediously or monotonously in speaking or writing. — Harp'er, -ist, n. A player on the harp. — Harp's ichord, -sTk6rd, n. A musical instrument, now superseded by the piano-forte. Harping-iron, harp 'ing-i'crn. Harpoon', -poon', n. A barbed javelin, with cord attached, for striking large fish, whales, etc.— v. t. [haretc. pooned (-pocnd/'), -pooning.] To catch or kill with, Harpings, of the wales, harp'ingz, encompa ing n. pi. (N~aut.) the bow of The a ship. fore parts Harpy, har'pi, n.; pi. -pies, -piz. (Myth.) A fabulous winged monster, ravenous and filthy, having a woman's face and vulture's body. One who is rapacious; an extortioner, plunderer. (Ornith.) The marsh harrier. A large, crested, stout-legged, predaceous bird of Mexico and South America, — the harpy eagle. Harquebuse. Same as Arquebuse.