EDES


  1. Hellenic National Democratic army, a Greek resistance coalition in World War II.

Origin of EDES

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First recorded in 1941; from Modern Greek E(thnikós D(ēmokratikós) E(llēnikós) S(yndésmos)

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How to use EDES in a sentence

  • Mrs. Wilbur EDES, although small, was masterly in everything, from waving a pompadour to conducting theatricals.

    The Butterfly House | Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
  • Tall as Wilbur EDES was, he was overshadowed by that immaculate blond pompadour and that plumed picture hat.

    The Butterfly House | Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
  • “You have made a mistake, Mr. von Rosen,” said Mrs. EDES' thin voice, as thin and silvery as a reed.

    The Butterfly House | Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
  • “Then you had better go to bed,” said Mrs. EDES, and the two little girls stood carefully aside to allow her to pass.

    The Butterfly House | Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
  • “Good night, children,” said Mrs. EDES without turning her mink-crowned head.

    The Butterfly House | Mary E. Wilkins Freeman