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(Sikerit,) Sickered, ppl. adj. [P.p. of Siker v.] Firmly confirmed or secured (Siker v. 2). —?1661-5 M. Bruce Soul-Confirmation 5.
The best sickered of you may be shaken louse e're these blasts be over