REB

Rebel, Reb, Johnny Reb, Johnny, greyback

(noun) ‘Johnny’ was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; ‘greyback’ derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

reb (plural rebs)

(US, historical) A Confederate soldier.

Etymology 2

Noun

reb

Shortened form of Rebbe.

An honorific used by traditional Jews, much like sir and mister/Mr.

Anagrams

• 'erb, BrE, Erb, ber

Etymology

Noun

REB (uncountable)

(chiefly, in a Russian context) electronic warfare and related techniques, equipment, or troops.

Anagrams

• 'erb, BrE, Erb, ber

Proper noun

Reb

Shortened form of Rebecca.

Noun

Reb (plural Rebs)

(US) Abbreviation of Rebel.

Anagrams

• 'erb, BrE, Erb, ber

Source: Wiktionary



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