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naker [ˈneɪkə ˈnæk-] n (Music / Instruments) one of a pair of small kettledrums used in medieval music [from Old French nacre, via Medieval Greek anakara, from Arabic naqāra] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Her description was here suddenly interrupted by the signal for assault, which was given by the blast of a shrill bugle, and at once answered by a flourish of the Norman trumpets from the battlements, which, mingled with the deep and hollow clang of the nakers, (a species of kettle-drum,) retorted in notes of defiance the challenge of the enemy. |
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