secondant
Pronunciation: /ˌseː.kɔnˈdɑnt/
“secondant” is a Dutch word. Its 3 meanings in English:
noun
- a second, a prominent aide or assistant, chiefly one who is left in charge when a superior is absent
- a second (attendant of a duel or boxing match standing in for a contestant)
- a second teacher, one substituting a headteacher when necessary (chiefly used for former times when schools frequently had only one or a few teachers)
Etymology
Borrowed from French secondant. Equivalent to seconderen + -ant.
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