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Definition of de-

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De- () A prefix from Latin de down, from, away; as in debark, decline, decease, deduct, decamp. In words from the French it is equivalent to Latin dis-apart, away; or sometimes to de. Cf. Dis-. It is negative and opposite in derange, deform, destroy, etc. It is intensive in deprave, despoil, declare, desolate, etc..

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Trous-de-loup :: Trous-de-loup (pl. ) of Trou-de-lou.

Shive :: Shive (n.) A thin, flat cork used for stopping a wide-mouthed bottle; also, a thin wooden bung for casks..

Fleur-de-lis :: Fleur-de-lis (n.) The iris. See Flower-de-luce.

Autos-de-fe :: Autos-de-fe (pl. ) of Auto-de-f.

Aid-de-camp :: Aid-de-camp (n.) An officer selected by a general to carry orders, also to assist or represent him in correspondence and in directing movements..

Aids-de-camp :: Aids-de-camp (pl. ) of Aid-de-cam.

Iris :: Iris (n.) See Fleur-de-lis, 2..

Auto-de-fe :: Auto-de-fe (n.) Same as Auto-da-fe.

Culs-de-sac :: Culs-de-sac (pl. ) of Cul-de-sa.

Trade-mark :: Trade-mark (n.) A peculiar distinguishing mark or device affixed by a manufacturer or a merchant to his goods, the exclusive right of using which is recognized by law..

Domite :: Domite (n.) A grayish variety of trachyte; -- so called from the Puy-de-Dome in Auvergne, France, where it is found..

Trou-de-loup :: Trou-de-loup (n.) A pit in the form of an inverted cone or pyramid, constructed as an obstacle to the approach of an enemy, and having a pointed stake in the middle. The pits are called also trapholes..

Wide :: Wide (superl.) On one side or the other of the mark; too far side-wise from the mark, the wicket, the batsman, etc..

Traphole :: Traphole (n.) See Trou-de-loup.

Trade-unionist :: Trade-unionist (n.) A member of a trades union, or a supporter of trades unions..

Iris :: Iris (n.) A genus of plants having showy flowers and bulbous or tuberous roots, of which the flower-de-luce (fleur-de-lis), orris, and other species of flag are examples. See Illust. of Flower-de-luce..

Tide-rode :: Tide-rode (a.) Swung by the tide when at anchor; -- opposed to wind-rode.

Bell-shaped :: Bell-shaped (a.) Having the shape of a wide-mouthed bell; campanulate.

Bride-ale :: Bride-ale (n.) A rustic wedding feast; a bridal. See Ale.

Felos-de-se :: Felos-de-se (pl. ) of Felo-de-s.