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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Siching, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. sighynge (c1440); Sich v.] Of persons, or their attributes: That sigh(s); sighing. —a1585 Maitl. Q. 201/35.
Hir trimbling teiris did represent the iawis Of Neptunis raige … Hir siching braith the budding blast that blawis 1581-1623 James VI Poems I 237/326.
Dead dropp thay doune on euery syde thair siching spreitis escheuis
