Defn: The ancient sacred literature of the Hindoos; also, one of the four collections, called Rig-Veda, Yajur-Veda, Sama-Veda, and Atharva-Veda, constituting the most ancient portions of that literature.
Note: The language of the Vedas is usually called Vedic Sanskrit, as distinguished from the later and more settled form called classical Sanskrit.
VEDANTA
Ve*dan"ta, n. Etym: [Skr. V.]
Defn: A system of philosophy among the Hindoos, founded on scattered texts of the Vedas, and thence termed the "Anta," or end or substance. Balfour (Cyc. of India.)
VEDANTIC
Ve*dan"tic, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to the Vedas.
VEDANTIST
Ve*dan"tist, n.
Defn: One versed in the doctrines of the Vedantas.
VEDETTE
Ve*dette", n. Etym: [F. vedette, It. vedetta, for veletta (influenced
by vedere to see, L. videre), from It. veglia watch, L. vigilia. See
Vigil.]
Defn: A sentinel, usually on horseback, stationed on the outpost of an army, to watch an enemy and give notice of danger; a vidette.