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reb (n.)

abbreviation of rebel (n.), 1862, in U.S. Civil War context.

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Definitions of reb from WordNet

Reb (n.)
`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;
Synonyms: Rebel / Johnny Reb / Johnny / greyback
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