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. informal.
   sometimes capital a Confederate soldier in the American Civil War (1861–65) Also calledJohnny Reb

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

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

From New York Times

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

From Washington Post

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

From New York Times

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

From Literature

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

From Literature