† deˈrident,a.nonce-wd.Obs. [ad. L. dērīdēnt-em, pr.pple. of L. dērīdēre to deride.] ? Deriding, or smiling. 1609Ev. Woman in Hum. i. i. in Bullen O. Pl. IV. 308 Bosse. Most sweete mistriss, most derydent starre. Acut. Then most rydent starre faire falle ye.