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Jude

An English form of Judas, given in the New Testament to the apostle also known as Thaddaeus.

Meaning and origin

English Bibles soften Judas to Jude for the apostle who is not Judas Iscariot, sparing him the shadow the fuller form now carries.

How to pronounce Jude

English (US)JOOD /dʒuːd/

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