tinkle

Definitions

1. 1.To make, or give forth, small, quick, sharp sounds, as a piece of metal does when struck; to clink. As sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 1 Cor. xiii.
2. 2.The sprightly horse Moves to the music of his tinkling bells. Dodsley.
3. 3.To hear, or resound with, a small, sharp sound. And his ears tinkled, and the color fled. Dryden.
4. 4.To cause to clonk, or make small, sharp, quick sounds.
5. 5.A small, sharp, quick sound, as that made by striking metal. Cowper.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is to make, or give forth, small, quick, sharp sounds, as a piece of metal does when struck; to clink. As sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 1 Cor. xiii called?
• What is the sprightly horse Moves to the music of his tinkling bells. Dodsley called?
• What is to hear, or resound with, a small, sharp sound. And his ears tinkled, and the color fled. Dryden called?
• What is to cause to clonk, or make small, sharp, quick sounds called?
• What is a small, sharp, quick sound, as that made by striking metal. Cowper called?