EDES
Hellenic National Democratic army, a Greek resistance coalition in World War II.
Origin of EDES
1First 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 FreemanTall 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
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