n. [ F. rebelle. ] One who rebels. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ F. rebelle, fr. L. rebellis. See Rebel, v. i. ] Pertaining to rebels or rebellion; acting in revolt; rebellious;
Whoso be rebel to my judgment. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
Convict by flight, and rebel to all law. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
The murmur and the churls' rebelling. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
Ye have builded you an altar, that ye might rebel this day against the Lord. Josh. xxii. 16. [ 1913 Webster ]
How could my hand rebel against my heart?
How could your heart rebel against your reason? Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A region infested by rebels; rebels, considered collectively; also, conduct or quality characteristic of rebels. Thackeray. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who rebels; a rebel. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. rébellion, L. rebellio. See Rebel, v. i. Among the Romans rebellion was originally a revolt or open resistance to their government by nations that had been subdued in war. It was a renewed war. ]
No sooner is the standard of rebellion displayed than men of desperate principles resort to it. Ames. [ 1913 Webster ]
Commission of rebellion (Eng. Law),
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. --
v. i. To bellow again; to repeat or echo a bellow. [ 1913 Webster ]
The cave rebellowed, and the temple shook. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]