Maccabaeus

[ mak-uh-bee-uhs ]

/ ˌmæk əˈbi əs /

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noun

Judas or Ju·dah

[joo-duh], /ˈdʒu də/, "the Hammer", died c. 160 b.c., Judean patriot, one of the Maccabees: military leader 166–160 (son of Mattathias).

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Words nearby Maccabaeus

Macaulay, macaw, Macbeth, MacBride, Macc., Maccabaeus, Maccabean, Maccabees, maccaboy, maccaroni, maccheroncini

How to use Maccabaeus in a sentence

Your companion of the journey hither–whom you even now accused–Philadelphus Maccabaeus.
The City of Delight|Elizabeth Miller
In later days the Edomites held it for a time, but Judas Maccabaeus recovered it.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2|Various
The drama was called Judas Maccabaeus, in compliment to the Prince.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume III.(of III) 1574-84|John Lothrop Motley
And his son Judas, who was called Maccabaeus, rose up in his stead.
The Bible Story|Rev. Newton Marshall Hall

The gallant Maccabaeus, however, gained a great victory, and slew Nicanor himself.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume II|John Lord