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Tampon (m)

(with) definite article: le
?; ➺ remark(s) below

trade mark ("signature") of the maker of a Cabrette, usually branded onto the chanter

No identical types known (yet).

Literally: "rubber stamp", "plug", &c.; Term, used by Ricros, not encountered in other sources; NB: ➺ homonym (lining of key cap).


Sources

Ricros, André & Chavanon, Michel (Recherches en archives): Les facteurs de cabrette. In: Ricros (et al.): La cabrette… (2017), p.430; NB: ➺ p.407 (marque au fer) & ill. (passim [29x]).

Personal communication

André Ricros, 22 sep. 2023 (Cantoin) & e-mail 29 Sep. 2023.