Meaning & use
vedette
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A leading performer, especially a female star of stage or cabaret; historically, a mounted sentry posted to watch for the enemy.
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The cabaret's vedette received a standing ovation after her final number.
In the 18th century, a vedette would be stationed ahead of the main camp to give early warning of attack.
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Vedette entered English from French, originally a military term for a mounted lookout before it came to mean a celebrated performer.
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