siccar

/ ˈsɪkər /

adjective

1. Also: sicker. sure; certain

Word History and Origins

Origin of siccar¹

Middle English, from Latin sēcūrus _secure

Example Sentences

Former Labour shadow energy secretary Barry Gardiner said: "It is the British public, not Equinor, Shell or Siccar, who pay to develop these oil fields."

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It said Siccar Point, near Cockburnspath, was commonly recognised as the most important geological site in the world.

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The Scottish Geology Trust said Siccar Point provided the first glimpse of "deep time" and great geological cycles in Earth's history.

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Geologist and broadcaster Prof Iain Stewart said Siccar Point was a "sacred pilgrimage place" for geologists from all over the world.

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But the majority stake has been sold by Siccar Point to Ithica Energy, which has insisted the project is going ahead.

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