Johnny Reb

名词 n. 专有名词
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Synonym of Confederate: a citizen of the Confederate States of America, particularly a Confederate soldier. colloquial,historical
专有名词
  1. Synonym of Confederate States of America. figuratively
    — 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.

词形变化

Johnny Rebs plural Johnnie Reb alternative Johnnie Reb alternative

词源

词源 1
From the sense of Johnny as a placeholder name for any man and reb, US slang for a Confederate citizen or soldier.
词源 2
From the sense of Johnny as a placeholder name for any man and reb, US slang for a Confederate citizen or soldier.
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