dasher
EnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryDefinition
- : a set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard: an electronic instrument imitating a carillon
- : a composition for the carillon
EnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryFirst Known Use
1774, in the meaning defined at sense 1aHistory and Etymology
French, alteration of Old French quarregnon, modification of Late Latin quaternion-, quaternio set of four — more at quaternionExamples
- //an oak cask for wine
- //They drank a cask of wine.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English caske, perhaps from Middle French casque helmet, from Spanish casco potsherd, skull, helmetFirst Known Use
1774, in the meaning defined at sense 1aHistory and Etymology
French, alteration of Old French quarregnon, modification of Late Latin quaternion-, quaternio set of four — more at quaternionExamples
- //an oak cask for wine
- //They drank a cask of wine.
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English caske, perhaps from Middle French casque helmet, from Spanish casco potsherd, skull, helmetcastoff