noun
Meaning 1
A traitor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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Phrase guide
Benedict Arnold
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noun
Meaning 2
United States general and traitor in the American Revolution; in 1780 his plan to surrender West Point to the British was foiled (1741-1801)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Arnold
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Broader terms: general, full general, traitor, treasonist
History
Etymology
From Benedict Arnold, famous for betraying the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.