perdu

¹per·du

noun \ˈpər-(ˌ)dü, -(ˌ)dyü; (ˌ)pər-ˈ\

Definition of PERDU

obsolete

: a soldier assigned to extremely hazardous duty

Variants of PERDU

per·du or per·due \ˈpər-(ˌ)dü, -(ˌ)dyü; (ˌ)pər-ˈ\

Origin of PERDU

French sentinelle perdue, literally, lost sentinel

First Known Use: 1605

Rhymes with PERDU

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²per·du

adjective \per-ˈdue\

Definition of PERDU

: remaining out of sight

Variants of PERDU

per·du or per·due \per-ˈdue\

Origin of PERDU

French perdu, masculine, & perdue, feminine, from past participle of perdre to lose, from Latin perdere

First Known Use: 1612