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Confederate called Johnny (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reb

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This could be a double definition.

'confederate' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'called johnny' is the second definition.
'Reb' can be an answer for 'johnny' (synonyms). I am unsure of the 'called' bit.

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