First Known Use: 15th century
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shawm
noun \ˈshȯm\
Definition of SHAWM
: an early double-reed woodwind instrument
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Origin of SHAWM
Middle English (Scots) schalme, alteration of Middle English shalemie, from Middle French chalemie, ultimately from Latin calamus reed — more at calamus
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