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rebus

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rebus
a puzzle consisting of pictures representing syllables and words; in such a puzzle the word hear might be represented by H followed by a picture of an ear


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An old woman sawing a basket handle*; 'tis a rebus, and I like that.
Notre-Dame de Paris by Hugo, Victor View in context
It was like a dramatic rebus with which old Europe and new America alike became fascinated.
The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Leroux, Gaston View in context
I do not choose, however, to commit myself on a theme of such importance, and must refer the reader desirous of information to the "Oratiunculae de Rebus Praeter-Veteris," of Dundergutz.
The Devil in the Belfry by Poe, Edgar Allan View in context
 
 
 
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