c. 1400, hornepype, "musical instrument with bell and mouthpiece made of horn," from horn (n.) + pipe (n.1). Later (late 15c.) "dance associated with sailors" (originally performed to music from such an instrument).
英英释意
1. a British solo dance performed by sailors
2. music for dancing the hornpipe
3. an ancient (now obsolete) single-reed woodwind; usually made of bone
