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Webster 1913 Edition


Vidette

Vi-dette′

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Noun.
(Mil.)
Same as
Vedette
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Definition 2024


vidette

vidette

English

Noun

vidette (plural videttes)

  1. Alternative form of vedette
    • 1879, William F. Cody, The Life of Hon. William F. Cody:
      I told him not to shoot, as I was a scout from Fort Hays; and then, calling the sergeant of the guard, I went up to the vidette of the post, who readily recognized me.
    • 1911, Randall Parrish, Love Under Fire:
      Convinced that this would prove to be either a cavalry vidette, or a Federal foraging party, it made me more anxious to get quickly down into the town, hopeful they might have a spare horse with them, and I pointed out the dust spirals to my companion.