Definitions for: Johnny


[n] (informal) `johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `grayback' derived from their gray Confederate uniforms



Webster (1913) Definition: John"ny, n.; pl. Johnnies.
1. A familiar diminutive of John.

2. (Zo["o]l.) A sculpin. [Local cant]

Johny Crapaud, a jocose designation of a Frenchman, or of
the French people, collectively.

Synonyms: grayback, Johnny Reb, Reb, Rebel

See Also: Confederate soldier

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