Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From rebellen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /rɛˈbɛlinɡ/, /rɛːˈbɛlinɡ/, /riˈbɛlinɡ/

Noun

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rebellyng (plural rebellynges)

  1. (Late Middle English) Refusal to obey authorities or rules (divine or earyhly)
  2. (rare) An uprising or revolt against authorities
  3. (rare, Late Middle English) Aches in one's digestive system.

Descendants

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  • English: rebelling

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