Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The right of inheritance pertaining to a second son; also, the possessions so inherited.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A right of inheritance belonging to a second son; a property or possession so inherited.
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Emperor, moved by a desire to erect in North America a buttress for imperialism, would transform the republic of Mexico into a secundo-geniture for the House of Hapsburg.
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Just as the Republican party had made an end of the rebellion, and was establishing the best government ever known in that region, and giving promise to the nation of order, peace, and prosperity, word was brought us, in the moment of our deepest affliction, that the French Emperor, moved by a desire to erect in North America a buttress for imperialism, would transform the republic of Mexico into a secundo-geniture for the house of Hapsburg.
Memorial Address on the Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln Delivered at the request of both Houses of Congress of America George Bancroft 1845
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