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Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : dee-reyl
Phonetic Transcription : diˈreɪl



Definition of de-railed

Origin :
  • 1850, in both transitive and intransitive senses, from French dérailler "to go off the rails," from de- (see de-) + railler (see rail (n.1)). In general use first in U.S. Related: Derailed; derailing.
  • As in insane : adj mentally ill; foolish
  • As in gaga : adj insane
  • As in loco : adj insane
  • As in moonstruck : adj insane
  • As in derail : verb go off the rails
  • As in dissuade : verb talk out of
Example sentences :
  • Trains were de-railed, raids and counter-raids north and south were the order of the day.
  • Extract from : « A Handbook of the Boer War » by Gale and Polden, Limited

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