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reb

noun

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian РЭБ (REB), abbreviation of радиоэлектронная борьба (radioelektronnaja borʹba, “radio-electronic combat”).

  1. borrowed from רב

Definitions

  1. Clipping of rebel

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

  2. Shortened form of Rebbe.

  3. An honorific used by traditional Jews, much like sir and mister/Mr.

    • Reb Moshe Cohen - Mr. Moshe Cohen
  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

    1. Shortened form of Rebecca.

    2. Abbreviation of Rebel (“Confederate soldier”).

      • "Jest here, or hereabouts," Disko replied, "earnin' my bread on the deep waters, an' dodgin' Reb privateers. […]"

    3. electronic warfare and related techniques, equipment, or troops.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA