seconder

He was elected in 1798, Mr. Windham being his proposer, and Dr. Burney his seconder.

The first proposition was carried with unanimity, but the second, and to Owen the more important, did not even secure a seconder.

Before proceeding to discussion I will ask our secretary to read the letters of the proposer and the seconder.

The minister further declared that he did not think that such an amendment could obtain a seconder.

Professor Craig: If my seconder will approve, I will offer that as a substitute instead of an amendment.