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单词 johnny reb
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Johnny Rebn.

Brit. /ˌdʒɒnɪ ˈrɛb/, U.S. /ˌdʒɑni ˈrɛb/
Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: Johnny n., reb n.2
Etymology: < Johnny n. + reb n.2
U.S.
(A generic name for) a member of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War (1861–5); (also) Confederate troops collectively (now historical). Hence in extended use: a (white) inhabitant of the southern United States, a southerner. Cf. Johnny n. 2i, reb n.2
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society > armed hostility > warrior > soldier > soldier by nationality > [noun] > American > specific
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1862 Illustr. Times 6 Sept. 304/1 Soldiers burning stores,con amore, that ‘Johnny Reb’ might not profit by them.
1928 Corsicana (Texas) Daily Sun 4 June 2/7 Johnny Reb donned again the old gray uniform which he wore when he was making history by his gallant stand against the forces of the Union.
1980 R. A. Bruns Knights of Road i. 17 Slim, a malarial, crusty Johnny Reb, hated Yankees.
2013 Atlanta Jrnl.-Constit. (Nexis) 10 July 5 b When Sherman's pal Gen. James McPherson was shot by a Johnny Reb, his body was brought there.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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