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perdu

/pəˈdjuː/ UK

Rhymes with -uː

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Borrowed from Middle French perdu, originally after sentinelle perdue.

adjective perdue

not comparable, obsolete Stationed in an exposed or hazardous position; hidden in ambush. Originally as sentinel perdu. a perdue captain
archaic, not comparable In a dangerous situation; lost, desperate. Among certain grizzled sea-gossips of the gun decks and forecastle went a rumor perdue […]
archaic, not comparable Hidden; concealed from sight. Chiefly with lie. He should lie Perdue who is to walk the round.

noun perdus · perdue

One placed on watch, or in ambush.
A soldier sent on a forlorn hope. To watch, poor perdu, / With this thin helm?

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@misc{perdu_2026,
  title = {perdu},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/perdu},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}