raree show
A "raree show" was a popular form of entertainment in the 17th and 18th centuries, often involving portable displays and peep shows.
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Definition
C2Historical Entertainment
(archaic, historical)A small, portable box containing scenes or figures viewed through a peephole.
Example
- Children gathered around the raree show to glimpse the miniature scenes inside the box.
C2Public Spectacle
(archaic, historical)A traveling exhibition or display of curiosities and unusual items.
Example
- The raree show attracted a crowd with its exotic and curious displays.
Similar
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