Secret

Secret
Secret Se"cret, a. [F. secret (cf. Sp. & Pg. secreto, It. secreto, segreto), fr. L. secretus, p. p. of secernere to put apart, to separate. See {Certain}, and cf. {Secrete}, {Secern}.] 1. Hidden; concealed; as, secret treasure; secret plans; a secret vow. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

The secret things belong unto the Lord our God; but those things which are revealed belong unto us. --Deut. xxix. 29. [1913 Webster]

2. Withdrawn from general intercourse or notice; in retirement or secrecy; secluded. [1913 Webster]

There, secret in her sapphire cell, He with the Na["i]s wont to dwell. --Fenton. [1913 Webster]

3. Faithful to a secret; not inclined to divulge or betray confidence; secretive. [R.] [1913 Webster]

Secret Romans, that have spoke the word, And will not palter. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

4. Separate; distinct. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

They suppose two other divine hypostases superior thereunto, which were perfectly secret from matter. --Cudworth. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Hidden; concealed; secluded; retired; unseen; unknown; private; obscure; recondite; latent; covert; clandestine; privy. See {Hidden}. [1913 Webster]


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