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ˈarch-ˈrebel [arch- 1, 2.] Chief rebel, leader of rebellion. Hence arch-rebellious a.
1583Ld. Burleigh Exec. Treason (1675) 33 An end due to such an Arch-rebel. 1611Speed Hist. Gt. Brit. ix. ix. 102 The Arch-rebellious Earle of Leicester. 1648Milton Observ. Art. Peace Wks. 1847, 263/2 Dillon..and other arch⁓rebels. 1765Tucker Lt. Nat. I. 508 The arch rebel..would pinch me to nothing with a gripe of his iron claw. 1853Talfourd Castil. v. iv, The brother of the arch⁓rebel's wife? |