Vedette
noun, History/Historical.
1.
Also called vedette boat. a small naval launch used for scouting.
2.
a mounted sentry in advance of the outposts of an army.
noun
1.
(navy) Also called vedette boat. a small patrol vessel
2.
(military) Also called vidette. a mounted sentry posted forward of a formation’s position
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