Definition for Judas

Judas, proper n. [L. < Gk < Heb. 'celebrated'; see Iscariot.]

Judas Iscariot; disciple who betrayed Jesus Christ; man who revealed the location and identity of Christ to enemies for thirty pieces of silver; [fig.] traitor; betrayer; apostate; evil informer; (see Matthew 26; see also ED's letters).

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