second
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/səˈkɒnd/]
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1. second (verb) — sense 1
Definition: To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.
Example: The army officer was seconded while he held civil office.
2. second (verb) — sense 2
Definition: To assist or support; to back.
Example: Wee haue Supplyes, to ſecond our Attempt:[…]
3. second (verb) — sense 3
Definition: To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from etymology 1 above.)
Example: I second the motion.
4. second (noun) — sense 4
Definition: One who supports another in a contest or combat, such as a dueller's assistant.
Example: The dogs however parted, and after a little handling by their seconds immediately returned to the charge
5. second (noun) — sense 5
Definition: One who supports or seconds a motion, or the act itself, as required in certain meetings to pass judgement etc.
Example: If we want the motion to pass, we will need a second.
6. second (noun) — sense 6
Definition: Aid; assistance; help.
Example: Give second, and my love / Is everlasting thine.
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