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Definition of Perdus
Perdu Perdu Per*du", n. [See Perdu, a.]
1. One placed on watch, or in ambush.
2. A soldier sent on a forlorn hope. --Shak.
Perdu Perdu Per*du", Perdue Per*due", a. [F. perdu, f. perdue,
lost, p. p. of perdre to lose, L. perdere. See Perdition.]
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.
