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ve·dette (və det′)

noun

Obsolete a mounted sentinel posted in advance of the outposts of an army

Etymology: Fr < It vedetta, altered (infl. by vedere, to see) < veletta, sentry box < Sp vela, vigil < velar, to watch < L vigilare: see vigil

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