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sike


sike

noun \ˈsīk\

Definition of SIKE

1
dialect chiefly British : a small stream; especially : one that dries up in summer
2
dialect chiefly British : ditch

Origin of SIKE

Middle English, from Old English sīc; akin to Old Norse sīk slow stream, Old English sicerian to trickle
First Known Use: before 12th century

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