Jude

(jo̵̅o̅d)

noun

  1. a masculine name
  2. Bible
    1. one of the twelve Apostles: his day is Oct. 28: also called Judas, Saint Jude
    2. a book of the New Testament, the Letter of Jude: abbrev. Jd
    3. its author, perhaps the Judas called Jesus' brother

See Jude in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun Abbr. Jd
See Table at Bible.

Origin:

Origin: Greek Iouda

Origin: , from Hebrew yəhûdâ

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, Saint fl. first century A.D.

One of the 12 Apostles. He is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless.

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