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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sikering,) Sickering, Sickrine, vbl. n. [Late ME (once) sekerynge (a1450); Siker v. 2.] The act of rendering (an agreement) binding; the securing of a benefit to another. —1485 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III 138.
And for the main sickering thir indenturis subscrivit witht bath the saide lordis handis —1551 Boyd Fam. P. No. 36 (29 July).
And to mak sickrine of the heretage thairof to the sad Adam