English word secret comes from Latin cernere, Latin se- (Separately, astray. Without.), Romanian secretus
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cernere | Latin (lat) | |
| se- | Latin (lat) | Separately, astray. Without. |
| secretus | Romanian (ron) | |
| secernere | Latin (lat) | |
| secretus | Latin (lat) | |
| secret | Old French (fro) | |
| secrette | Middle English (enm) | |
| secret | English (en) | (archaic, in the plural) The genital organs.. (countable, uncountable) Knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden. [from later 14th c.]. (uncountable) Something not understood or known. (transitive) To hide secretly.. (transitive) To make or keep secret. [from late 16th c.] (obsolete) Faithful to a secret; not inclined to divulge or betray confidence; secretive, separate, [...] |