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n. - The quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment; The state of freedom from fear or danger.

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  • Adjective : The building was secure, even in an earthquake. ,He needed a secure hideout. ,Here in the vault the necklace was secure. ,emotionally...
  • Verb (used with object) : to secure materials; to secure a high government position. ,Sandbags secured the town during the flood. ,The novel secured his...
  • Verb (used without object) : The crew was ordered to secure for sea. ,to secure from general quarters
  • And right as in the first word that our good Lord shewed, signifying His blissful Passion, -- Herewith is the devil overcome, -- right so He said in the last word, with full...
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