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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

RE'BECK, n. A three stringed fiddle. [Not much used.]

Merriam Webster's

noun see rebec

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Rebec 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.