securite

See also: sécurité

English

Noun

securite (uncountable)

  1. A high explosive in the form of a yellowish powder.

Anagrams

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle French securité, from Latin sēcūritās; equivalent to Latin securus +‎ -ite. Doublet of surete.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɛˈkiu̯riteː/, /sɛːˈkiu̯riteː/
  • Rhymes: -eː

Noun

securite (Late Middle English, rare)

  1. The state of being protected; security or safety.
  2. The state of being reassured; comfort.
  3. A security or bond.

Descendants

  • English: security

References

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