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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1n.
a supporter of the radical political position which led to the abortive rebellions of 1837-38 in Upper and Lower Canada.
Quotations
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
We were plundered by the rebells on the day and night previous to the battles fought on the 7th. and 9th. of November 1837.
2n.
a supporter of Riel in the Northwest Rebellions.
See: Northwest Rebellion
Quotations
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.