guimbarde
French
Etymology
From Occitan guimbardo, from guimbar (“to jump”), from Old Provençal guimar (“to leap”), from Gothic *𐍅𐌹𐌼𐍉𐌽 (wimōn).
Pronunciation
Noun
guimbarde f (plural guimbardes)
- (music) Jew's harp
- (colloquial) banger (UK), old car
- la vieille guimbarde de l'inspecteur Colombo