Index of English words, starting with "se"

(1) - Severalty (n.) A state of separation from the rest, or from all others; a holding by individual right.

(1) - Severance (n.) The act of dividing; the singling or severing of two or more that join, or are joined, in one writ; the putting in several or separate pleas or answers by two or more disjointly; the destruction of the unity of interest in a joint estate.
(2) - Severance (n.) The act of severing, or the state of being severed; partition; separation.

(1) - Severe (superl.) Difficult to be endured; exact; critical; rigorous; as, a severe test.
(2) - Severe (superl.) Sharp; afflictive; distressing; violent; extreme; as, severe pain, anguish, fortune; severe cold.
(3) - Severe (superl.) Rigidly methodical, or adherent to rule or principle; exactly conformed to a standard; not allowing or employing unneccessary ornament, amplification, etc.; strict; -- said of style, argument, etc.
(4) - Severe (superl.) Very strict in judgment, discipline, or government; harsh; not mild or indulgent; rigorous; as, severe criticism; severe punishment.
(5) - Severe (superl.) Serious in feeeling or manner; sedate; grave; austere; not light, lively, or cheerful.