it>or /mhw> [ Contr. from Gr. dey`teros second. ] (Chem.) A prefix which formerly properly indicated the second in a regular series of compound in the series, and not to its composition, but which is now generally employed in the same sense as bi- or di-, although little used. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_; second + E. canonical. ] Pertaining to a second canon, or ecclesiastical writing of inferior authority; -- said of the Apocrypha, certain Epistles, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Deuterogamy. ] One who marries the second time. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; second + &unr_; wedding, marriage. ] A second marriage, after the death of the first husband of wife; -- in distinction from bigamy, as defined in the old canon law. See Bigamy. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_; second + root of gi`gnesqai to be born. ] (Geol.) Of secondary origin; -- said of certain rocks whose material has been derived from older rocks. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The writer of Deuteronomy. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; second + &unr_; law: cf. L. Deuteronomium. ] (Bibl.) The fifth book of the Pentateuch, containing the second giving of the law by Moses.

a. Pertaining to deuteropathy; of the nature of deuteropathy. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ ‖ } n. [ NL. deuteropathia, fr. Gr. &unr_; second + &unr_; suffering, fr. &unr_;, &unr_;, to suffer: cf. F. deutéropathie. ] (Med.) A sympathetic affection of any part of the body, as headache from an overloaded stomach. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; second + -scopy. ] 1. Second sight. [ 1913 Webster ]

I felt by anticipation the horrors of the Highland seers, whom their gift of deuteroscopy compels to witness things unmeet for mortal eye. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which is seen at a second view; a meaning beyond the literal sense; the second intention; a hidden signification. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]