HARPRESS
Harp`ress, n.
Defn: A female harper. [R.] Sir W. Scott.
HARPSICHON
Harp"si*chon, n.
Defn: A harpsichord. [Obs.]
HARPSICHORD
Harp"si*chord, n. Etym: [OF. harpechorde, in which the harpe is of
German origin. See Harp, and Chord.] (Mus.)
Defn: A harp-shaped instrument of music set horizontally on legs, like the grand piano, with strings of wire, played by the fingers, by means of keys provided with quills, instead of hammers, for striking the strings. It is now superseded by the piano.
HARPY
Har"py, n.; pl. Harpies. Etym: [F. harpie, L. harpyia, Gr.
Rapacious.]
1. (Gr. Myth.)
Defn: A fabulous winged monster, ravenous and filthy, having the face of a woman and the body of a vulture, with long claws, and the face pale with hunger. Some writers mention two, others three. Both table and provisions vanished guite. With sound of harpies' wings and talons heard. Milton.
2. One who is rapacious or ravenous; an extortioner. The harpies about all pocket the pool. Goldsmith.