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rebel Hist. 
1 n. a supporter of the radical political position which led to the abortive rebellions of 1837-38 in Upper and Lower Canada.
See also: Patriot (def. 1a) Radical
- 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.
2 n. a supporter of Riel in the Northwest Rebellions.
See also: Northwest Rebellion
- 1870 It is the favoritism shown to "Rebels" that I object to.
- 1871 "Rebel" is popularly understood to mean a Riel man, without meaning that such a man is necessarily a rebel.
- 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.