a. Engaged in rebellion; disposed to rebel; of the nature of rebels or of rebellion; resisting government or lawful authority by force. “Thy rebellious crew.” “Proud rebellious arms.” Milton. -- Re*bel"lious*ly, adv. -- Re*bel"lious*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]
[王敦, Wáng Dūn, ㄨㄤˊ ㄉㄨㄣ]Wang Dun (266-324), powerful general of Jin dynasty and brother of civil official Wang Dao 王導|王导, subsequently rebellious warlord 322-324#76933[Add to Longdo]