Judas-colored
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judas-colored — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective Usage: usually capitalized J Etymology: so called from a belief that Judas Iscariot was red haired : red, reddish usually used of hair there s treachery in that Judas colored beard John Dryden … Useful english dictionary
judas colored — adj. having a red color (because Judas Iscariot had red hair and beard) … English contemporary dictionary
Judas — Ju das, n. The disciple who betrayed Christ. Hence: A treacherous person; one who betrays under the semblance of friendship. a. Treacherous; betraying. [1913 Webster] {Judas hole}, a peephole or secret opening for spying. {Judas kiss}, (a) a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Judas hole — Judas Ju das, n. The disciple who betrayed Christ. Hence: A treacherous person; one who betrays under the semblance of friendship. a. Treacherous; betraying. [1913 Webster] {Judas hole}, a peephole or secret opening for spying. {Judas kiss}, (a)… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Judas kiss — Judas Ju das, n. The disciple who betrayed Christ. Hence: A treacherous person; one who betrays under the semblance of friendship. a. Treacherous; betraying. [1913 Webster] {Judas hole}, a peephole or secret opening for spying. {Judas kiss}, (a)… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Judas tree — Judas Ju das, n. The disciple who betrayed Christ. Hence: A treacherous person; one who betrays under the semblance of friendship. a. Treacherous; betraying. [1913 Webster] {Judas hole}, a peephole or secret opening for spying. {Judas kiss}, (a)… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Judas goat — A Judas goat is a trained goat used at a slaughterhouse and in general animal herding. The Judas goat is trained to associate with sheep or cattle, leading them to a specific destination. In stockyards, a Judas goat will lead sheep to slaughter,… … Wikipedia
Tonson — was the name of a family of London booksellers and publishers in the 17th and 18th centuries.Richard and Jacob Tonson (c. 1656 1736), sons of a London barber surgeon, started in 1676 and 1677 independently as booksellers and publishers in London … Wikipedia
Cercis Canadensis — Judas Ju das, n. The disciple who betrayed Christ. Hence: A treacherous person; one who betrays under the semblance of friendship. a. Treacherous; betraying. [1913 Webster] {Judas hole}, a peephole or secret opening for spying. {Judas kiss}, (a)… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cercis occidentalis — Judas Ju das, n. The disciple who betrayed Christ. Hence: A treacherous person; one who betrays under the semblance of friendship. a. Treacherous; betraying. [1913 Webster] {Judas hole}, a peephole or secret opening for spying. {Judas kiss}, (a)… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
