English
gusli
Gusli comes from Proto-Slavic *gǫsli ‘gusle, gusli’.
- Proto-Slavicc. 400–900 CE*gǫsli‘gusle, gusli’reconstructed
- Old East Slavicmodernгоусли
- Russianmodernгу́сли
- Englishtodaygusli
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Proto-Slavicc. 400–900 CE*gǫsli‘gusle, gusli’reconstructed
- Old East Slavicmodernгоусли
- Russianmodernгу́сли
- Englishtodaygusli
Every English word from Proto-Slavic *gǫsli
Today it means
noun A plucked psaltery-like string instrument, usually played on the lap and sometimes created with table legs so that the musician can play it seated next to the instrument, originating in ancient Russian music.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Proto-Slavic *gǫsli / gusli