01 n. The state or quality of being hidden; as, his movements were detected in spite of their secrecy.
pl.
Secrecies ((#))
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1.
The state or quality of being hidden; as, his movements were detected in spite of their secrecy.“The Lady Anne, Whom the king hath in secrecy long married.” — Shak.
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2.
That which is concealed; a secret.[R.]
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3.
Seclusion; privacy; retirement.
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4.
The quality of being secretive; fidelity to a secret; forbearance of disclosure or discovery.“It is not with public as with private prayer; in this, rather secrecy is commanded than outward show.” — Hooker.