VEDETTES

Noun

vedettes

plural of vedette

Source: Wiktionary


VEDETTE

Ve*dette", n. Etym: [F. vedette, It. vedetta, for veletta (influenced by vedere to see, L. videre), from It. veglia watch, L. vigilia. See Vigil.]

Definition: A sentinel, usually on horseback, stationed on the outpost of an army, to watch an enemy and give notice of danger; a vidette.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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