reb

¹

[reb]

noun

Informal.

1. a Confederate soldier.

Reb

²

[reb]

noun

Yiddish.

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

Reb

¹

/ rɛb /

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

reb

²

/ rɛb /

noun

1. Also called: Johnny Reb. informal,  (sometimes capital) a Confederate soldier in the American Civil War (1861–65)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Reb¹

Shortened form of rebel

Origin of Reb²

Literally, “rabbi”

Word History and Origins

Origin of Reb¹

Yiddish, from Hebrew rabbī rabbi, master

Origin of Reb²

short for _rebel

Example Sentences

They trade images, videos and memes of the Columbine shooters, referring to them by their own online handles, “Reb” and “VoDKa.”

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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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