EDES

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of EDES¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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Tall as Wilbur Edes was, he was overshadowed by that immaculate blond pompadour and that plumed picture hat.

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“You have made a mistake, Mr. von Rosen,” said Mrs. Edes' thin voice, as thin and silvery as a reed.

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“Then you had better go to bed,” said Mrs. Edes, and the two little girls stood carefully aside to allow her to pass.

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“Good night, children,” said Mrs. Edes without turning her mink-crowned head.

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