n. [ F., fr. L. perditio, fr. perdere, perditum, to ruin, to lose; per (cf. Skr. parā away) + -dere (only in comp.) to put; akin to Gr.
The mere perdition of the Turkish fleet. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
If we reject the truth, we seal our own perdition. J. M. Mason. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Capable of being ruined; worthy of perdition. [ R. ] Pollok. [ 1913 Webster ]