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SEDG'ED, a . Composed of flags or sedge.
SEDGE, n . [L. seco , to cut; that is sword grass, like L. gladiolus .] 1. A nar...
SED'ENTARY, a . [L. sedentarius , from sedens , sedeo , to sit.] 1. Accustomed t...
SED'ENTARINESS, n. The state of being sedentary.
SED'ENTARILY, adv. [from sedentary .] The state of being sedentary, or living wi...
SEDATIVE, a. [ L . sedo , to calm.] In medicine , moderating muscular action or ...
SEDA'TION, n. The act of calming. [ Not in use .]
SEDA'TENESS, n. Calmness of mind, manner or countenance; freedom from agitation;...
SEDA'TELY, adv. Calmly; without agitation of mind.
SEDA'TE, a. [ L . sedatus , from sedo , to calm or appease, that is, to set , to...
SEDAN', n. [ L . sedeo ; like L . esseda ] A portable chair or cover vehicle for...
SECU'RITY, n . [L. securitas .] 1. Protection; effectual defense or saftey from ...
SECU'RIFORM, a . [L. securis , an ax or hatchet, and form .] In botany , having ...
SECU'RER, n . He or that which secures or protects.
SECU'RENESS, n . Confidence of safety; exemption from fear; hence, want of vigil...
SECU'REMENT, n . Security; protection. [ Not used .]