DEPERDIT

De*per"dit, n. Etym: [LL. deperditum, fr. L. deperditus, p. p. of deperdere; de- + perdere to lose, destroy.]

Definition: That which is lost or destroyed. [R.] Paley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

15 January 2025

BEAR

(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; “She bears the title of Duchess”; “He held the governorship for almost a decade”


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