Etymology

reb

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Today it means: Shortened form of Rebbe. Full definition →

Yiddish רב
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reb · noun1

Clipping of rebel.

reb · noun2

  1. Yiddish · borrowed fromרב
  2. English todayreb

From Yiddish רב (reb).

REB · noun3

  1. Russian · borrowed fromРЭБ
  2. English todayREB

Borrowed from Russian РЭБ (REB), abbreviation of радиоэлектронная борьба (radioelektronnaja borʹba, “radio-electronic combat”).

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