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gue

nounobject

Two-stringed traditional Shetland fiddle

A traditional two-stringed fiddle once played in Shetland, especially for dance music.

Example in use

Ah seen da gue playt at t' ceilidh.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/GOO/

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Origin & context

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