sike

sike
/suyk, sik/, n. Scot. and North Eng.
1. a small stream.
2. a gully or ditch, esp. one that fills with water after a heavy rain.
Also, syke.
[1300-50; ME < ON sik small stream, ditch, pond, c. OE sic (now sitch) rill, MLG sik puddle; akin to OHG seih urine, OE sicerian to ooze]

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