Timbrel

Full definition of timbrel

Noun

1. An ancient percussion instrument rather like a simple tambourine.
• 1907, w, The Younger Set Chapter 2/5, “I ought to arise and go forth with timbrel and with dances ; but, do you know, I am not inclined to revels ?...not that I don't adore dinners and gossip and dances ;...Oh, no. Only—I——”