Thesaurus: rebels
n `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms n a person who takes part in an armed rebellion aga…
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- n `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms n a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions) n someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action v take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance v break with established customs