Meaning of glee-beam | Babel Free

Definitions

A harp.

historical

Examples

“"[…] So we do him service gladly, thronging round our noble king, While the glee-beams at the banquet with the Scêfing's praises ring⟳."”

“The king's scop or earl's gleeman, was the favourite of the court; the one indispensable guest at every banquet and every courtly gathering; whose skill with the glee-beam or harp spread⟳ joy throughout the festive hall, and whose memory was stored with soul-stirring tales of great deeds, the recital of which could not fail⟳ to fire the hearts and quicken the pulses of young and old alike.”

“That man may sing⟳ and declare⟳ many things. A marvel of wisdom is hidden in his heart. Another with his fingers may loudly strike⟳ the harp, stir⟳ the glee-beam for the joy of his companions.”

““Then there will we abide. Long have⟳ we wayfared, and wearied am I by the journey. Though the priests may not hearken to song, or story, or glee-beam, yet will they shelter⟳ us for the night.””

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