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sile
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sile, v. t. [Akin to Sw. sila to strain, sil sieve, G. sielen to draw away or lead off water. a. See Silt.].
To strain, as fresh milk. [1913 Webster]
sile, v. i.
To drop; to flow; to fall. [1913 Webster]
sile, n.
- A sieve with fine meshes. [1913 Webster]
- Filth; sediment. Halliwell. [1913 Webster]
sile, n. [Icel. sīld herring; akin to Sw. sill, Dan. sild. Cf. Sill the young of a herring.].
A young or small herring. Pennant. [1913 Webster]
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