Meanings
nounseccotine (uncountable)
- uncountableA quick-drying liquid adhesive.
Take the feather end of the pen […] and with it put an inch wide line of seccotine round just where the pinked edges reach; carefully press these into place — this must be done quickly, as the seccotine dries up immediately.
1895, Helen Greig Souter, Aunt Kate books on domestic and other subjects (number 1-37, page 26)
Origin
Originally a brand name; first marketed in 1894.
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