sic, meaning "said in context" is used in literature to prove that the writer knows his mistake, but is publishing it anyways.
If the quotation you are using contains a grammatical error, you may reproduce that error, but you must write "sic" after it to indicate the error is not yours. You may also want to use "sic" after an offensive word or comment that you are quoting to indicate that you do not share the speaker's attitude.
If the quotation you are using contains a grammatical error, you may reproduce that error, but you must write "sic" after it to indicate the error is not yours. You may also want to use "sic" after an offensive word or comment that you are quoting to indicate that you do not share the speaker's attitude.
John Clare was sorry one early work did not "describe the feelings
of a ryhming sic peasant strongly or localy sic enough"
(Autobiographical Writings 106).
of a ryhming sic peasant strongly or localy sic enough"
(Autobiographical Writings 106).
by Bryce March 19, 2005
another way to pronounce the word "puss"
generally used by canadians
This word was created by a man named shaun martin but on accident
generally used by canadians
This word was created by a man named shaun martin but on accident
all my friends are poulses
by Bryce June 18, 2004
by Bryce August 05, 2003
The act of viciously destroying the countryside, thatched roof cottages, and peasents with fire emitted from the mouth of Trogdor the Burninator (a.k.a. Trogdor).
"The knights and archers looked on helplessly as the great Trogdor burninated the entire countryside, killing many peasents, and destroying many thatched roof cottages."
by Bryce January 08, 2004
another way to pronounce the word "puss"
generally used by canadians
This word was created by a man named shaun martin but on accident
generally used by canadians
This word was created by a man named shaun martin but on accident
by Bryce June 18, 2004
by bryce June 19, 2004
by bryce January 28, 2004