secondingadj.
/ˈsɛkəndɪŋ/ rare.
That acts as a second or supporter.
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the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > support > [adjective] > acting as a supporter
seconding1748
1748 S. Richardson Clarissa VII. xlix. 191 Curse upon my contriving genius! Curse upon my intriguing head, and upon my seconding heart!
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ˈseconding
ˈseconding n.
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the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > support > [noun]
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voice1600
supportment1607
supporture1609
seconding1613
manutenency?1630
1613 G. Chapman Reuenge Bussy D'Ambois iii. sig. F2v Nay, we shall lay on hands of too much strength To neede your secondings.
1837 T. Carlyle French Revol. I. ii. v. 64 Which indeed, with such seconding as he had, one may reckon heroic.
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