brother of the string

brother of the string

obsolete A musician, often specifically a fiddler. We will have a brother of the string provide music during the ceremony. There is no way a brother of the string can give Lady Edith the kind of lifestyle she is accustomed to.
See also: brother, of, string
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • brother of the quill
  • older brother
  • younger brother
  • big brother
  • a tough spot
  • a tight corner
  • be made of sterner stuff
  • a walking dictionary
  • a walking dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.
  • bad bunch