Johnny Reb

English

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Etymology

From the sense of Johnny as a placeholder name for any man and reb, US slang for a Confederate citizen or soldier.

Noun

Johnny Reb (plural Johnny Rebs)

  1. (historical, colloquial) Synonym of Confederate: a citizen of the Confederate States of America, particularly a Confederate soldier.
  2. (figurative) Synonym of Confederate States of America.
    • 1959, Johnny Horton, Johnny Reb:
      When Lincoln heard the news about the fall,
      All the folks thought he'd throw a great vict'ry ball,
      But he asked the band to play the song "Dixie"
      For you, Johnny Reb, and all that you believe.

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