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Second (3)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.

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.