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English word origin

Etymology of reb

Clipping of rebel.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

Clipping of rebel: a Confederate, especially a Confederate soldier.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of rebel.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Shortened form of Rebbe. · An honorific used by traditional Jews, much like sir and mister/Mr.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Yiddish רב (reb).

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  • Borrowed-form mentionרבyi
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