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Sigger vs Sicker - What's the difference?

sigger | sicker | Alternative forms |

Sicker is a alternative form of sigger.


Sigger is often a misspelling of sicker.


Sigger has no English definition.

As an adjective sicker is

comparative of sick.

As an adverb sicker is

certainly.

As a verb sicker is

to percolate, trickle, or ooze, as water through a crack.

sicker

English

Etymology 1

Adjective

(head)
  • (sick)
  • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) .

    Alternative forms

    * siker * siccer * siccar

    Adjective

  • (obsolete, outside, dialects) certain
  • (obsolete, outside, dialects) secure
  • Adverb

  • (obsolete, outside, dialects) certainly
  • (obsolete, outside, dialects) securely
  • Derived terms

    * sickerly * sickerhood

    Etymology 3

    Alternative forms

    * sigger * zigger

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (mining, UK, dialect) To percolate, trickle, or ooze, as water through a crack.
  • (Webster 1913)

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