"given to following leaders," 1630s, from Latin sequac-, stem of sequax "that follows, following, seeking after," from sequi "to follow" (from PIE root *sekw- (1) "to follow") + -ous. Related: Sequaciously; sequaciousness; sequacity (1620s).
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septum
sepulchral
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sepulture
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