timbrel /ˈtɪmbɹəl/verb 2noun 1forms 5 verb2 •To play the timbrel. •To accompany with the sound of the timbrel.with timbrelled anthems — 1629 noun1 •An ancient percussion instrument rather like a simple tambourine.Hence the soft couch, and many-colour'd robe, The timbrel and arch'd dome and costly feast, With all th' inventive arts that nurse the soul To forms of beauty […] — 1796 formstimbreled · timbrelled · timbreling · timbrelling · timbrels