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noun

Rebec n.

(Mus.) An instrument formerly used which somewhat resembled the violin, having three strings, and being played with a bow. (Written also rebeck) "He turn'd his rebec to a mournful note."

A contemptuous term applied to an old woman. (Obs.)

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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