Ribibe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈbaɪb/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ribibe is a noun meaning (historical) A kind of stringed instrument; a rebec or an instrument similar to it.
Meaning
(historical) A kind of stringed instrument; a rebec or an instrument similar to it.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, derogatory) An old woman.
- (obsolete) A bawd; a prostitute.
Example Sentences
Or some good ribibe about Kentish Town or Hogsden, you would hang now for a witch
Well, my friend, and where is your ribibe, or such like instrument, belonging to a minstrel?
The rebec or ribibe, a favourite instrument with Chaucer, may be counted as one of the precursors of our violin.
"The tones of lutes and ribibes [translating German Ribeben] I have right masterly and fine As ordered by imperial might.
Word Forms
- ribibes
Synonyms for ribibe
Depending on context, synonyms include ribible.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ribible, rebeck, rebec, reed, ribbe, rebetico.
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