reb

[ reb ]

nounInformal.
  1. a Confederate soldier.

Origin of reb

1
Shortened form of rebel

Words Nearby reb

Other definitions for Reb (2 of 2)

Reb
[ reb ]

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

Origin of Reb

2
Literally, “rabbi”

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How to use reb in a sentence

  • Verse after verse I chanted to the monotonous tune taught by reb' Lebe, rocking to the rhythm of the chant, just like the rebbe.

    The Promised Land | Mary Antin
  • reb' Lebe moved a step towards the table, but his hands stuck behind his coat tails.

    The Promised Land | Mary Antin

British Dictionary definitions for reb (1 of 2)

reb

/ (rɛb) /


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

Origin of reb

1
short for rebel

British Dictionary definitions for Reb (2 of 2)

Reb

/ (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

Origin of Reb

2
Yiddish, from Hebrew rabbī rabbi, master

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