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Judas goat

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Judas goat
decoy for luring animals to slaughter. [Western Folklore: Espy, 80]
See : Deceit
Judas goat
a goat used to lead sheep to slaughter. [Eur. Culture: Misc.]
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Once the Judas goat who misled the innocent, McNamara has since become America's scapegoat.
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