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reb

1

[ reb ]

noun

Informal.
  1. a Confederate soldier.


Reb

2

[ reb ]

noun

Yiddish.
  1. Mister (used as a title of respect).

Reb

1

/ °ùÉ›²ú /

noun

  1. Judaism an honorific title, corresponding to Mr , for those who do not have rabbinic qualifications: usually followed by the person's forename

    Reb Dovid

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

reb

2

/ °ùÉ›²ú /

noun

  1. informal.
    sometimes capital a Confederate soldier in the American Civil War (1861–65) Also calledJohnny Reb
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of reb1

Shortened form of rebel

Origin of reb2

Literally, “rabbiâ€
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of reb1

Yiddish, from Hebrew °ù²¹²ú²úÄ« rabbi, master

Origin of reb2

short for rebel
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They trade images, videos and memes of the Columbine shooters, referring to them by their own online handles, “Reb†and “VoDKa.â€

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In 2010, the University of Mississippi replaced its longtime mascot, a Southern plantation owner known as Colonel Reb, with the Rebel Black Bear.

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“Hey, Reb, something’s the matter,†Frankie said, his voice strained as tightly as the cords Meir knotted.

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“We’re going home, Reb,†Frankie announced, leveling his chin.

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Reb Meir waited for us in the glow of the threshold.

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