Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From rebellen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

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 edit

  • English: rebelling

References edit