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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sic wise, Syk wys, adv. [Reduced form of in sic wise Sic demonstr. adj. (pron.) 21 (1). Cf. ME and e.m.E. suche wise (1375).] Only in Doug.: a. In such a way that, to such an extent that. b. In this way, in the same way. —a. 1513 Doug. vi iv 12 (Sm.).
Exalationis or vapouris blak and laith Furth of that deidly golf thrawis in the air, Sic wise na bird may thiddir mak repair —b. 1513 Doug. vi x 92.
Syk wys onto thame carpys Sibilla [L. sic est adfata Sibylla] 1513 Doug. xi xiv 46.
With hys rycht arm can hys fa enbras, Syk wys he dyd hym from hys hors arrais
