perdu

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. sıfat Stationed in an exposed or hazardous position; hidden in ambush. Originally as sentinel perdu.

   “a perdue captain”

2. sıfat In a dangerous situation; lost, desperate.

   “Among certain grizzled sea-gossips of the gun decks and forecastle went a rumor perdue […]”

3. sıfat Hidden; concealed from sight. Chiefly with lie.

   “He should lie Perdue who is to walk the round.”

4. isim One placed on watch, or in ambush.
5. isim A soldier sent on a forlorn hope.

   “To watch, poor perdu, / With this thin helm?”