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perdu.

Stationed in an exposed or hazardous position; hidden in ambush. Originally as sentinel perdu.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/pəˈdjuː/UK
  1. Stationed in an exposed or hazardous position; hidden in ambush. Originally as sentinel perdu.

    not-comparable · obsolete
  2. In a dangerous situation; lost, desperate.

    archaic · not-comparable
  3. Hidden; concealed from sight. Chiefly with lie.

    archaic · not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Middle French perdu, originally after sentinelle perdue.

noun/pəˈdjuː/UK
  1. One placed on watch, or in ambush.

  2. A soldier sent on a forlorn hope.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Middle French perdu, originally after sentinelle perdue.

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