reb noun3 •An honorific used by traditional Jews, much like sir and mister/Mr. •(US, historical) Clipping of rebel: a Confederate, especially a Confederate soldier. •Shortened form of Rebbe. formsRebs · rebs
Reb noun1 •(US) Abbreviation of Rebel (“Confederate soldier”)."Jest here, or hereabouts," Disko replied, "earnin' my bread on the deep waters, an' dodgin' Reb privateers. […]" — 1897 formsRebs