Perdu
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəːˈdjuː/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Perdu is an adjective meaning (now rare) In a dangerous situation; lost, desperate.
Meaning
(now rare) In a dangerous situation; lost, desperate.
More Meanings
- (now rare) Hidden; concealed from sight. Chiefly with lie.
- One placed on watch, or in ambush.
- A soldier sent on a forlorn hope.
- (obsolete, military) Stationed in an exposed or hazardous position; hidden in ambush. Originally as sentinel perdu.
Example Sentences
a perdue captain
To watch, poor perdu, / With this thin helm?
He should lie Perdue who is to walk the round.
Among certain grizzled sea-gossips of the gun decks and forecastle went a rumor perdue […]
Word Forms
- perdue
- perdus
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include perdue, perdulous, ambuscadoed, perlous, opertaneous, emperished.
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