Jude

noun

1
: the author of the New Testament Epistle of Jude
2
: a short hortatory epistle addressed to early Christians and included as a book in the New Testament see Bible Table

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin Judas

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Jude was in the 14th century

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“Jude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jude. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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Jude

noun
: a short epistle addressed to early Christians and included as a book in the New Testament see bible

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