HyperDic: arnold

English > 2 senses of the word Arnold:
NOUNperson Arnold, Matthew ArnoldEnglish poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
person Arnold, Benedict ArnoldUnited States general and traitor in the American Revolution
Arnold > pronunciation
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English > Arnold: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish poet and literary critic (1822-1888).
SynonymMatthew Arnold
Instance ofliterary criticA critic of literature
poetA writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
SpanishMatthew Arnold
CatalanArnold, Matthew Arnold
English > Arnold: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningUnited States general and traitor in the American Revolution; in 1780 his plan to surrender West Point to the British was foiled (1741-1801).
SynonymBenedict Arnold
Instance ofgeneral, full generalA general officer of the highest rank
traitor, treasonistsomeone who betrays his country by committing treason
SpanishBenedict Arnold
CatalanBenedict Arnold

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