glee-beam

historical

(Anglo-Saxon, historical, kenning, music) A harp.

Japanese Meaning

ハープ

Before the king's retinue, the bard's fingers danced across the glee-beam, weaving a song that brightened the hall.

王の従者たちの前で、吟遊詩人の指がハープを奏で、広間を明るくする歌を紡いだ。

Sense（1）

(Anglo-Saxon, historical, kenning, music) A harp.

"[…] So we do him service gladly, thronging round our noble king,

While the glee-beams at the banquet with the Scêfing's praises ring."

glee-beams

（ plural ）