Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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.