John the Baptist
WordNet
noun
(1) (New Testament) a preacher and hermit and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized); was beheaded by Herod at the request of Salome
WiktionaryText
Proper noun
- A New Testament prophet who baptized Jesus. He was executed by Herod Antipas at the request of Salome.
Quotations
: Matthew 3:1-2:-
- In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.