secretary

  1. Noun.  (obsolete) Someone entrusted with a secret; a confidant.
  2. Noun.  A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.
  3. Noun.  (often, capitalized) The head of a department of government.
  4. Noun.  A managerial or leading position in certain non-profit organizations, such as political parties, trade unions, international organizations.
  5. Noun.  (US) A type of desk; a secretaire.
  6. Noun.  A species of bird; ''Sagittarius serpentarius''.
  7. Verb.  (transitive) To serve as a secretary of.

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