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   Spinet (?), n. [OF. espinete, F. épinette (cf. It. spinetta), fr. L. spina a thorn; -- so called because its quills resemble thorns. See Spine.] (Mus.) A keyed instrument of music resembling a harpsichord, but smaller, with one string of brass or steel wire to each note, sounded by means of leather or quill plectrums or jacks. It was formerly much used.
   
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   Dumb spinet. (Mus.) See Manichordon.
   
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   Spinet (?), n. [L. spinetum. See Spinny.] A spinny. [Obs.]  B. Jonson.
   
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