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1.
sikel
n.
42 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) A sickle for reaping grain, etc.; also
fig.
;
setten sikel forth
, to start the debate; (b)
sikel bon
, a customary service of tasks requiring a sickle;
sikel iren
, ?a sickle-shaped implement…
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2.
sikelen
v.(1)
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To reap.
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