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Definitions of second
To act as a supporter of ; assist ; in parliamentary practice , support , as a motion , etc., by giving formal approval to the proposal of the mover . The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.
To follow : to act as second: to assist : to encourage : to support the mover of a question or resolution . The american dictionary of the english language. By Daniel Lyons. Published 1899.
To support ; aid ; support a motion . The Clarendon dictionary. By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman. Published 1894.
To support ; promote . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
To follow ; to support ; to encourage ; to support , as a motion or the mover . Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.
To support or assist ; to encourage ; to promote . Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Coarse flour . Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.
merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
an indefinitely short time ; "wait just a moment "; "it only takes a minute "; "in just a bit " Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near 2nd base Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
the gear that has the second lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle ; "he had to shift down into second to make the hill " Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
the official attendant of a contestant in a duel or boxing match Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
following the first in an ordering or series ; "he came in a close second" Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
One who , or that which , follows, or comes after ; one next and inferior in place , time , rank , importance , excellence , or power . Webster Dictionary DB
One who follows or attends another for his support and aid ; a backer ; an assistant ; specifically , one who acts as another's aid in a duel. Webster Dictionary DB
Aid ; assistance ; help . Webster Dictionary DB
An article of merchandise of a grade inferior to the best ; esp., a coarse or inferior kind of flour . Webster Dictionary DB
The interval between any tone and the tone which is represented on the degree of the staff next above it . Webster Dictionary DB
The second part in a concerted piece ; - often popularly applied to the alto . Webster Dictionary DB
One who , or that which , is next to the first in place , rank , excellence , or power ; one who attends a person who fights a duel; a backer ; the one -sixtieth part of a minute of time or of a degree ; in music , a part pitched below another . The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.
One who or that which follows or is second: one who attends another in a duel or a prize -fight : a supporter : the 60th part of a minute of time , or of a degree . The american dictionary of the english language. By Daniel Lyons. Published 1899.
Next to the first ; one who attends another in a duel; a supporter ; the one -sixtieth of a minute . The Clarendon dictionary. By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman. Published 1894.
Seconder . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
The one next after the first . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
An attendant , as in a duel. The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
The 1 /60 of a minute either of time or of angular measure . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
The interval between any note and the next above or below on the diatonic scale . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
The second note above the key note . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
One or that next the first ; one who attends another in a duel; a supporter ; the sixtieth part of a minute , or a degree . Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.
One who accompanies another in a duel to direct or support him ; a supporter ; the sixtieth part of a minute of time or motion ; in music , the interval between two succeeding sounds of a scale . Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
coming next after first ; "a second chance "; "the second vice president " Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
1 /60 of a minute ; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites Wordnet Dictionary DB
transfer an employee to a different , temporary assignment ; "The officer was seconded for duty overseas " Wordnet Dictionary DB
give support or one's approval to ; "I'll second that motion "; "I can't back this plan "; "endorse a new project " Wordnet Dictionary DB
having the second highest gear ratio ; "second gear " Wordnet Dictionary DB
a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first ; "second flute "; "the second violins" Wordnet Dictionary DB
Immediately following the first ; next to the first in order of place or time ; hence , occuring again ; another ; other . Webster Dictionary DB
Next to the first in value , power , excellence , dignity , or rank ; secondary ; subordinate ; inferior . Webster Dictionary DB
Being of the same kind as another that has preceded; another , like a protype; as , a second Cato; a second Troy ; a second deluge . Webster Dictionary DB
The sixtieth part of a minute of time or of a minute of space , that is , the second regular subdivision of the degree ; as , sound moves about 1 ,140 English feet in a second; five minutes and ten seconds north of this place . Webster Dictionary DB
In the duodecimal system of mensuration , the twelfth part of an inch or prime ; a line . See Inch , and Prime , n ., 8 . Webster Dictionary DB
To follow in the next place ; to succeed ; to alternate . Webster Dictionary DB
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 . Webster Dictionary DB
Specifically , to support , as a motion or proposal , by adding one's voice to that of the mover or proposer . Webster Dictionary DB
Immediately following the first in order of place , or time ; next to the first in value , excellence , merit , dignity , or importance ; inferior ; subordinate ; as , a second lieutenant ; being of the same kind as another that has gone before ; as , a second Brutus ; in music , lower in pitch than the main part . The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.
Immediately following the first : the ordinal of two : next in position : inferior . The american dictionary of the english language. By Daniel Lyons. Published 1899.
Next to the first ; ordinal of two ; inferior . The Clarendon dictionary. By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman. Published 1894.
Next in order after the first . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
Another ; other . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
Lower in pitch . The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
The next following the first in order of place or time ; next in value , power , dignity , &c .; inferior . Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.
The next in order to the first ; next in value , power , excellence , rank , or relationship ; inferior . Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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