syke

[ sahyk ]

nounScot. and North England.
  1. a variant of sike.

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How to use syke in a sentence

  • But she quoted Sykes no more, which was just what Horatia wanted and expected.

    Sarah's School Friend | May Baldwin
  • You talk of a prize-fighter being in good form,' observed Sykes.

    Sarah's School Friend | May Baldwin
  • Sykes had better remove them, if you don't mind,' said George.

    Sarah's School Friend | May Baldwin
  • And as the danger's all over now we'd best say no more about it,' replied Sykes.

    Sarah's School Friend | May Baldwin
  • The children are behaving as well as can be, and Sykes too; and it's not a poky house, by any means.

    Sarah's School Friend | May Baldwin