Synonyms for raree show

Grammar : Noun

Spell : rair-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛər i

Définition of raree show

Origin : "peep show contained in a box," 1680s, so called "in imitation of the foreign way of pronouncing rare show" [Johnson]. "Johnson's statement is prob. correct; the early exhibitors of peep-shows appear to have been usually Savoyards, from whom the form was no doubt adopted" [OED]. Early "peep shows" were more innocent than what usually was meant later by that word.

As in peep show : noun erotic show

Example sentences :

Well-dressed ladies walked about great part of the night staring as at a raree show.
Extract from : « Private Papers of William Wilberforce » by William Wilberforce

“Nay, but my garb scarce befits the raree show,” said Ridley, looking at his russet gown.
Extract from : « Grisly Grisell » by Charlotte M. Yonge

Is it worse to sleep away our lives here than to be taken into England as a raree show for men to laugh at and women to pity?
Extract from : « The Admirable Lady Biddy Fane » by Frank Barrett

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