"ramkie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ramkies [plural]
Etymology: From Afrikaans ramkie, from Portuguese rabequinha (“little fiddle”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|af|ramkie}} Afrikaans ramkie, {{uder|en|pt|rabequinha||little fiddle}} Portuguese rabequinha (“little fiddle”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} ramkie (plural ramkies)
  1. (music) An improvised guitar-like string instrument made from a discarded oil can, with or without frets, most commonly with three or four strings made from either fishing line or a bicycle brake wire, originating in the folk music of Southern Africa. Wikipedia link: ramkie Categories (topical): Musical instruments

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