Dictionary entry

Rebel

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Reb″el (rĕb″ĕl), a. [F. rebelle, fr. L. rebellis. See Rebel, v. i.] Pertaining to rebels or rebellion; acting in revolt; rebellious; as, rebel troops.

Whoso be rebel to my judgment. Chaucer.

Convict by flight, and rebel to all law. Milton.