Noun (Musical Instrument)

A medieval and Renaissance musical instrument, resembling a small guitar or a violin, with a pear-shaped body and three or four strings. It was played with a bow.

Example sentence: The minstrel played a soothing melody on his rebec, transporting the audience to a bygone era.

Noun (Local)

A term used in certain local dialects, such as in some regions of the United Kingdom, to refer to a small basket or container used for gathering or carrying objects.

Example sentence: She filled the rebec with freshly picked berries from the garden.