judith

/ˈdʒuːdɪθ/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a female given name, especially from the biblical figure Judith

“The artist Judith Leyster was known for her vivid depictions of Dutch life.”

2. noun

a Jewish woman who is a descendant of King David

“The community welcomed Judith, who was a direct descendant of the royal lineage.”

3. noun

a type of medieval Germanic sword

“The historian described the use of a judith during the medieval battles.”

Synonyms

  • Judit
  • Juditha