Sĕc'ond-rāte1, n.
n. The second order in size, dignity, or value, and the like. They call it thunder of the second-rate. Addison.
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Second-rate
Sĕc'ond-rāte2, a.
a. Of the second size, rank, quality, or value; as, a second-rate ship; a second-rate cloth; a second-rate champion.