Arnold

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Benedict Arnold: A United States general during the American Revolutionary War who became infamous for betraying the American cause by conspiring to surrender the fort at West Point to the British in 1780. His name is synonymous with treason and betrayal in American history.
    • Matthew Arnold: A prominent 19th-century English poet and literary critic known for his works examining culture, society, and the role of poetry in the modern world.
Usage Examples

  • Referring to Benedict Arnold:

    • The spy's actions were compared to those of Arnold.
    • Historians still debate the complex motivations behind Arnold's treason.

  • Referring to Matthew Arnold:

    • We studied Arnold's critical essays in my literature class.
    • The poem "Dover Beach" is one of Arnold's most famous works.
Advanced Usage
  • "to pull an Arnold": (informal, chiefly US) To commit an act of betrayal, especially against one's country, group, or team. This idiom derives from Benedict Arnold.
    • After he gave our trade secrets to a competitor, everyone said he pulled an Arnold.
Variants and Related Words
  • Arnoldian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Matthew Arnold or his ideas, especially regarding culture and criticism.
    • The professor's analysis took an Arnoldian perspective on the decline of societal values.
Synonyms
  • For Benedict Arnold: Traitor, turncoat, betrayer, quisling.
  • For Matthew Arnold: Man of letters, critic, poet, essayist.
Related Idioms
  • "A Benedict Arnold": Used as a common noun to label someone as a traitor.
    • He was called a Benedict Arnold for testifying against his former partners.
Noun
  1. United States general and traitor in the American Revolution; in 1780 his plan to surrender West Point to the British was foiled (1741-1801)
  2. English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

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