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distrait


Definition of distrait

adjective (feminine distraite /-ˈstreɪt/)

[predic.]
  • distracted or absent-minded:he seemed oddly distrait

Origin:

mid 18th century: French, from Old French destrait, past participle of destraire 'distract', from Latin distrahere 'pull apart' (see distract)

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