Secret \Se"cret\, n. [F. secret (cf. Pr. secret, Sp. & Pg. secreto, It. secreto, segreto), from L. secretum. See Secret, a.]

1. Something studiously concealed; a thing kept from general knowledge; what is not revealed, or not to be revealed.

To tell our secrets is often folly; to communicate those of others is treachery. --Rambler.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Secret \Se"cret\, a. [F. secret (cf. Sp.& Pg. secreto, It. secreto, segreto), fr. L. secretus, p. p. of secrernere to put apart, to separate. See Certain, and cf. Secrete, Secern.]

1. Hidden; concealed; as, secret treasure; secret plans; a secret vow. --Shak.

The secret things belong unto the Lord our God; but those things which are revealed belong unto us. --Deut. xxix. 29.

2. Withdraw from general intercourse or notice; in retirement or secrecy; secluded.

There, secret in her sapphire cell, He with the Na["i]s wont to dwell. --Fenton.

3. Faithful to a secret; not inclined to divulge or betray confidence; secretive. [R.]

Secret Romans, that have spoke the word, And will not palter. --Shak.

4. Separate; distinct. [Obs.]

They suppose two other divine hypostases superior thereunto, which were perfectly secret from matter. --Cudworth.

Syn: Hidden; concealed; secluded; retired; unseen; unknown; private; obscure; recondite; latent; covert; clandestine; privy. See Hidden.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Secret \Se"cret\, v. t. To keep secret. [Obs.]

--Bacon.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)