(1750–80), British soldier. During 1779–80, he successfully negotiated with Benedict Arnold for the betrayal of West Point to the British. Captured while returning from West Point, he was tried and hanged as a spy.
Definition of André, John in US English:
André, John
proper nounˈandrē
(1750–80), British soldier. During 1779–80, he successfully negotiated with Benedict Arnold for the betrayal of West Point to the British. Captured while returning from West Point, he was tried and hanged as a spy.