sile
/ (saɪl) /
verb
(tr) Northern English dialect to pour with rain
Origin of sile
1probably from Old Norse; compare Swedish and Norwegian dialect sila to pass through a strainer
Words Nearby sile
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How to use sile in a sentence
The natur ov the sile around here is sandy, and pine trees, about half and half.
Josh Billings, Hiz Sayings | Henry Wheeler Shawsile resumed his coat, and sat down on a log—which was one of his best holds, by the way.
Woodcraft and Camping | George Washington Sears (Nessmuk)The throw was a case of bad judgment as well as a wild heave, which even long-geared sile Crane could not reach.
The New Boys at Oakdale | Morgan ScottToo bad abaout yeou poor fellers, sile Crane could not refrain from observing.
The New Boys at Oakdale | Morgan ScottYeoure so all-fired clever at sech things, said sile Crane, why dont yeou suggest a plan?
The New Boys at Oakdale | Morgan Scott
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