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There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word perdu, nine of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
perdu in British English. or perdue (ˈpɜːdjuː ) adjective. 1. obsolete. (of a soldier) placed on hazardous sentry duty. 2. obsolete. (of a soldier) placed in a hazardous ambush. 3. (of a person or thing) hidden or concealed.
A number of Latin terms are used in legal terminology and legal maxims. This is a partial list of these terms, which are wholly or substantially drawn from Latin, or anglicized Law Latin.
French definition, examples and pronunciation of perdu: Qui a été perdu ( perdre (I)).…
— Definition: Perdu is a French word that translates to "lost" or "missing" in English. It is used to describe something that cannot be found or is no longer in its expected place. Understanding the meaning of "perdu" is important when encountering situations where loss or disappearance is involved. Etymology:
adj. 1. (Military) obsolete (of a soldier) placed on hazardous sentry duty. 2. (Military) obsolete (of a soldier) placed in a hazardous ambush. 3. (of a person or thing) hidden or concealed. n. 4. (Military) obsolete a soldier placed on hazardous sentry duty.
noun. per· du ˈpər- (ˌ)dü. - (ˌ)dyü; (ˌ)pər-ˈd (y)ü. variants or perdue. obsolete. : a soldier assigned to extremely hazardous duty. perdu. 2 of 2. adjective. per· du per-ˈdᵫ. variants or perdue. : remaining out of sight. Word History. Etymology. Noun. French sentinelle perdue, literally, lost sentinel. Adjective.
