Benedict Arnold

English thumb|A plaque marking the site where Benedict Arnold committed treason. Etymology From Benedict Arnold, famous for betraying the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Noun en US A traitor. en 1945 William Worthy, Jr. Non-Fraternization: American Style The Crisis 52 11 323 A Negro hotelkeeper in a free city of the North views with disdain a Benedict Arnold in the colored camp who crosses the lines to a "white" hotel. en 2008 Nick De La Pena The Contagion 299 I am no longer an American; I am a traitor, a Judas, a Benedict Arnold. en 2009 Charles Zastrow The Practice of Social Work: A Comprehensive Worktext 204 Within a group, Benedict Arnolds attempt to prevent the group from accomplishing its goals en 2012 Nicholas Campanella Traglamoor's Journey What if we are already under investigation from someone covertly talking with the cops? What if there is a Benedict Arnold in the group? Synonyms en quisling en eponyms en American Revolution Historical events Individuals People