'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. Synonyms: greyback, Johnny, Johnny Reb, Rebel.
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Words linked to "Reb" : Confederate soldier, colloquialism, Johnny, greyback, rebel, Johnny Reb |
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