perdu Meaning, Definition & Usage

Per*du" noun

Etymology

See Perdu, a.

Definitions

1. One placed on watch, or in ambush.
2. A soldier sent on a forlorn hope. Shak.

Per*du", Per*due" adjective (Also<

• Perdu
• Perdue

)

Etymology

F. perdu, f. perdue, lost, p.p. of perdre to lose, L. perdere. See Perdition.

Definitions

1. Lost to view; in concealment or ambush; close.

   He should lie perdue who is to walk the round. Fuller.

2. Accustomed to, or employed in, desperate enterprises; hence, reckless; hopeless. "A perdue captain." Beau. & Fl.