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A group of words or phrase written by figures or pictures of objects whose names resemble in sound the words or syllables of which they are composed. In heraldry a rebus is a device on a coat of arms conveying an allusion to the name of the person, as castles for Castleton, three cups for Butler. The accompanying cut show a rebus on a personal name (not very happy attempts, however), standing for the name Islip.

Rebus of Abbot Islip

A group of words or phrase written by figures or pictures of objects whose names resemble in sound the…

A group of words or phrase written by figures or pictures of objects whose names resemble in sound the words or syllables of which they are composed. In heraldry a rebus is a device on a coat of arms conveying an allusion to the name of the person, as castles for Castleton, three cups for Butler. The accompanying cut show a rebus on a personal name (not very happy attempts, however), standing for the name Oldham (Owledom).

Rebus of Bishop Oldham

A group of words or phrase written by figures or pictures of objects whose names resemble in sound the…

The riddle in this "Riddle-seal of Oxford" is an 'ox' crossing a 'ford.' "A seal which contains a rebus, riddle, or other descriptive device." -Whitney, 1911

Riddle Seal

The riddle in this "Riddle-seal of Oxford" is an 'ox' crossing a 'ford.' "A seal which contains a rebus,…