Benedict Arnold

Definitions of Benedict Arnold
  1. noun
    United States general and traitor in the American Revolution; in 1780 his plan to surrender West Point to the British was foiled (1741-1801)
    synonyms: Arnold
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    full general, general
    a general officer of the highest rank
    traitor, treasonist
    someone who betrays his country by committing treason
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