Meaning

1 senses

  1. (US)A traitor.

More definitions
  • United States general and traitor in the American Revolution; in 1780 his plan to surrender West Point to the British was foiled (1741-1801)

Origin

From Benedict Arnold, famous for betraying the Continental Army during the Revolutionary W

From Benedict Arnold, famous for betraying the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

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Forms

plural: Benedict Arnolds
SingularBenedict Arnold
PluralBenedict Arnolds

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Synonyms

2 synonyms
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Close in meaning
  • United States general and traitor in the American Revolution; in 1780 his plan to surrender West Point to the British was foiled (1741-1801):Arnold

See also

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