Planxty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Planxty is a noun meaning An Irish or Welsh melody for the harp, sometimes of a mournful character.
Meaning
An Irish or Welsh melody for the harp, sometimes of a mournful character.
Example Sentences
Dr. Arne. Owenson, who was a handsome young man with a commanding presence, was bitten by a mania for the stage, but failed to make much impression as an actor, though he sang, and danced an Irish planxty in the character of Teague with great success.
Word Forms
- planxties
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include telyn, ullagone, clarsach, tura-lura, trad, ululoo.
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