distraite

English

Etymology

From French distraite, feminine form of distrait. Compare blonde.

Adjective

distraite (comparative more distraite, superlative most distraite)

1. (of a woman) Alternative form of distrait
   • 1874, Marcus Clarke, For the Term of His Natural Life, IV.1:

     I never saw Mrs. Frere to less advantage. Silent, distraite, and sad.

French

Adjective

distraite

1. feminine singular of distrait