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ribibe
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ribibe, n. [See Rebec.].
- A sort of stringed instrument; a rebec. Nares. [1913 Webster]
- An old woman; -- in contempt. Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
- A bawd; a prostitute. B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
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