Sec"un*dine (?), n. [Cf. F. secondine.] 1. (Bot.) The second coat, or
integument, of an ovule, lying within the primine.
In the ripened seed the primine and secundine are usually united to
form the testa, or outer seed coat. When they remain distinct the
secundine becomes the mesosperm, as in the castor bean.
2. [Cf. F. secondines.] The afterbirth, or placenta and membranes; --
generally used in the plural.
Se*cun`do-gen"i*ture (?), n. [L. secundus second + genitura a
begetting, generation.] A right of inheritance belonging to a second
son; a property or possession so inherited.
The kingdom of Naples . . . was constituted a secundo-geniture of
Spain.
Bancroft.
Se*cur"a*ble (?), a. That may be secured.
Se*cure" (?), a. [L. securus; pref. se- without + cura care. See Cure
care, and cf. Sure, a.] 1. Free from fear, care, or anxiety; easy in
mind; not feeling suspicion or distrust; confident.
But thou, secure of soul, unbent with woes.
Dryden.