About The Word Rebec
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Rebec
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What's The Definition Of Rebec?Synonyms | Synonyms for Rebec: Related Terms | Find terms related to Rebec: See Also | Rebec In Webster's Dictionary \Re"bec\, n. [F., fr. It. ribeca, ribeba, fr. Ar. rab[=a]b
a musical instrument of a round form.]
1. (Mus.) An instrument formerly used which somewhat
resembled the violin, having three strings, and being
played with a bow. [Written also {rebeck}.] --Milton.
He turn'd his rebec to a mournful note. --Drayton.
2. A contemptuous term applied to an old woman. [Obs.]
--Chaucer.
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