Judahite

Judahite
/jooh"deuh uyt'/, n.
1. a member of the tribe of Judah or of the kingdom of Judah.
adj.
2. of or pertaining to the tribe or kingdom of Judah.
[1895-1900; JUDAH + -ITE1]

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