What does perdu mean?
Perdu means (obsolete, military) Stationed in an exposed or hazardous position; hidden in ambush. Originally as sentinel perdu..
Perdu
/pəːˈdjuː/ · adjective
Meaning
(obsolete, military) Stationed in an exposed or hazardous position; hidden in ambush. Originally as sentinel perdu..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete, military) Stationed in an exposed or hazardous position; hidden in ambush. Originally as sentinel perdu.
- (now rare) In a dangerous situation; lost, desperate.
- (now rare) Hidden; concealed from sight. Chiefly with lie.
- One placed on watch, or in ambush.
- A soldier sent on a forlorn hope.
Example Sentences
a perdue captain
Among certain grizzled sea-gossips of the gun decks and forecastle went a rumor perdue […]
He should lie Perdue who is to walk the round.
I stood perdu behind Mr Grimbold; a tall personage, whose broad shoulders, however, just permitted me to peep over at the Major, who had not yet espied me.
To watch, poor perdu, / With this thin helm?
Synonyms for perdu
Antonyms for perdu
Related Words
Word Forms
- perdue
- perdus
Usage Notes
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a perdue captain
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