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seconded |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Second \Sec"ond\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Seconded}; p. pr & vb n. {Seconding}.] [Cf. F. seconder, L. secundare, from secundus. See {Second}, a.] 1. To follow in the next place to succeed; to alternate. [R.] In the method of nature, a low valley is immediately seconded with an ambitious hill. --Fuller. Sin is seconded with sin. --South. 2. To follow or attend for the purpose of assisting; to support; to back to act as the second of to assist; to forward; to encourage. We have supplies to second our attempt. --Shak. In human works though labored on with pain, A thousand movements scarce one purpose gain; In God's, one single can its end produce, Yet serves to second too some other use --Pope. 3. Specifically, to support, as a motion or proposal, by adding one's voice to that of the mover or proposer.
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