shalmuse

Middle English

Alternative forms

schalmuse, schalmas, schalmous

Etymology

From Old French chalemais, perhaps from Late Latin calamellus (“little reed”), under the influence of Old French muse (“wind instrument”). Compare French chalumeau.

Noun

shalmuse (plural shalmuse or shalmuses or shalmuys)

A woodwind instrument constructed with a double reed; shawm.
(infrequently) A flute or pipe.

Synonyms

shalemye

See also

References

“shalmūse (n.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-03.

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