1828  The rebels had just got into position, and were waiting for the word to advance, when Baldwin and Rolph arrived at Gallows Hill with the flag of truce.
1833  I have heard of his talk before; he wants the States to have this fine Province, and until he and all such Yankees and Rebels are banished from the country there will be no peace in it.
1863  (1930)  We were plundered by the rebells on the day and night previous to the battles fought on the 7th. and 9th. of November 1837.
2n. a supporter of Riel in the Northwest Rebellions.