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sile

/ saɪl /

verb

  1. dialect.
    tr to pour with rain


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sile1

probably from Old Norse; compare Swedish and Norwegian dialect sila to pass through a strainer

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Example Sentences

The natur ov the sile around here is sandy, and pine trees, about half and half.

Sile resumed his coat, and sat down on a log—which was one of his best holds, by the way.

The throw was a case of bad judgment as well as a wild heave, which even long-geared Sile Crane could not reach.

Too bad abaout yeou poor fellers, Sile Crane could not refrain from observing.

Yeoure so all-fired clever at sech things, said Sile Crane, why dont yeou suggest a plan?

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