Rebecca
/ɹɪˈbɛkə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Rebeccas
Meaning · English
One who protested in the Rebecca Riots; a Rebeccaite.
Noun
Examples
Colonel George Rice Trevor testified that the Rebeccas attacked poor-houses as well as tollgates.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Rebecca” mean?
One who protested in the Rebecca Riots; a Rebeccaite.
Is “Rebecca” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.