Darth Vader

ˈdɑː(ɹ)θ ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)

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#1·14h ago

A powerful individual or force, particularly one that is seen as malevolent, dominating and threatening.

Origin: "Darth" is a (the derivation from Dark Lord of the Sith is a later development). "Vader" is traditionally explained as being from . However, the idea of Vader's fatherhood was only developed for The Empire Strikes Back (after the character was introduced), making this improbable. It is more likely a shortening of invader or from the surname Vader. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·14h ago

(informal, British, rail) A British Rail Class 460 train.

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#3·14h ago

Darth Vader, a villain of the science-fantasy film series Star Wars.

What's all this? Looks like '''Darth Vader's''' bathroom.

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