1. used as a mild oath or exclamation
Usage: archaic

Examples

• Perdie, that was a fine performance!
• The knight exclaimed, ‘Perdie, I shall defend the castle!’
• Perdie, I never expected such kindness from a stranger.
• ‘Perdie,’ said the merchant, ‘these are the finest goods in all the land.’
• The old woman muttered, ‘Perdie, children these days have no manners.’