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Meaning of Judas Jew in English:

Judas Jew

noun

offensive, rare

  • A person whose treachery resembles that of Judas; (in later use more usually) a Jewish person likened to Judas in having committed an act of betrayal, disloyalty, etc.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in George Herbert (1593–1633), Church of England clergyman and poet.