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Judas

ju·das

UK/ˈd͡ʒuːdəs/ US/ˈdʒudʌs/ fairly common

noun

1.

(New Testament) supposed brother of St James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless

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2.

(New Testament) the Apostle who betrayed Jesus to his enemies for 30 pieces of silver

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3.

someone who betrays under the guise of friendship

4.

Origin

From Middle English Iudas, from Latin Iudas, from Ancient Greek Ἰούδας (Ioúdas), from Hebrew יְהוּדָה (y'hudá). Doublet of Judah.

Phrases

  • Judas chair
  • Judas cradle
  • Judas goat
  • Judas the Iscariot
  • Judas tree
  • Judas window
  • jumping Judas

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