scène, s.f. [L. scena], scene, stage, scenery

sceptre, s.m. [L. sceptrum], sceptre.

science, s.f. [L. scientia], science, knowledge, learning.

sceller, [L. sigillare], to seal, cofirm.

sec, sèche, adj. [L. siceus], dry, lean, spare, barren, plain, Sharp.

sécher, v.a. [L. siccare , to dry, dry up [written sèch- before e mute.]

seconde, s.f. [L. secundus], second.

secouer, v.a. [L. succutere], to shake, shake off, jolt, toss.

secourir, v.a. irr. |L. succurrere] (conjugated like courir,) to succor, assist, relieve, help.

secousse, s.f. [L.* succussa], shock, shake, jolt, start, jerk, blow, concussion.

secret, 1. adj., fem. secrète [L.

secretus], secret, private, hidden,