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Whig vs Rebel - What's the difference?

whig | rebel |

As nouns the difference between whig and rebel

is that whig is (uk|politics) a member of an 18th- and 19th-century political party in britain that was opposed to the tories, and eventually became the liberal party while rebel is a confederate soldier.

whig

English

Etymology 1

Probably related to (whey)

Noun

(wikipedia whig) (en noun)
  • (UK, dialect, obsolete) Acidulated whey, sometimes mixed with buttermilk and sweet herbs, used as a cooling beverage.
  • buttermilk

    • Etymology 2

    Compare frig', ' jig

    Verb

    (whigg)
  • Urge forward; drive briskly.
  • Jog along; move or work briskly.
    • English terms with homophones ----

    rebel

    English

    (wikipedia rebel)

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) rebelle, from (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who resists an established authority, often violently.
    • Related terms
    * rebellion * rebellious

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) rebeller, from (etyl) . See also (l).

    Verb

    (rebell)
  • To resist or become defiant toward an authority.
    • Synonyms
    * defy
    Antonyms
    * obey * submit