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Shakespeare Words

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If Shakespeare wrote it, we've Shmooped it.

Secure

Invented in Henry IV Part 2

Now is it manhood, wisdom and defense,

We feel secure knowing Shakespeare ported this word over from the Latin securus, meaning "someone who is without worries or cares."


Tag: Henry IV Part 2

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