Meaning of perdu | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Examples

“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.”

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