Dŭl'ci-mer, n.

n. [Fr. dulcimer, It. dolcemele, Sp. dulcemele, from It. dolce, Sp. dulce, Lat. dulcis, sweet, and Gr. μέλος, melody, music.]

1. (Mus.) A stringed instrument, usually triangular in shape, having about fifty brass wires, which are played upon with little sticks or metallic rods. It is supposed to be the same with the psaltery of the Hebrews.
2. A certain kind of bonnet, formerly worn by ladies. [Obs.]

With bonnet trimmed and flounced withal, Which they a dulcimer do call. Warton.