Definitions for vedette
vɪˈdɛtvedette

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. vedettenoun

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

2. Etymology: From vedette.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vedettenoun

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

2. Etymology: [F. vedette, It. vedetta, for veletta (influenced by vedere to see, L. videre), from It. veglia watch, L. vigilia. See Vigil.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Vedette

   The French military term vedette, also spelled vidette, migrated into English and other languages to refer to a mounted sentry or outpost, who has the function of bringing information, giving signals or warnings of danger, etc., to a main body of troops. In modern terms, the soldiers who man listening-posts are the equivalent of vedettes. All around Salisbury Plain in southern England, the roads connecting the plain with the surrounding countryside feature a brick-built guard-post, manned by security officers whenever there is military activity beyond that point. They are known as vedettes, each being named for a local geographic feature. The Gardjola in Senglea, Malta is an example of a vedette. It may be referred to in French as an échauguette. Navies use the term vedette to refer to a small scouting or patrol boat. The term has also been used for specific naval vessels, and a class of flying boat.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Vedette

   ve-det′, n. a mounted sentry stationed at the outposts of an army to watch an enemy. [Fr.,—It. vedetta—vedere, to see—L. vidēre, to see.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. vedette

   One or two cavalry soldiers stationed on the look-out.

How to pronounce vedette?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say vedette in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of vedette in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of vedette in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vedette
2. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vedette
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=vedette
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=vedette
5. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=vedette