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Rebuses

Scope note

Representations of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000202668

Equivalent Terms used

rebus

Created

13yrs ago

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Terminology definition for: rebuses" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/terminology/term-102797 Accessed: 2024-12-23 05:38:43

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