Defn: Drying; causing to dry.
— n.
Defn: That which promotes drying.
SICCIFIC Sic*cif"ic, a.Etym: [L. siccificus; siccus dry + facere to make. See -fy.]
Defn: Causing dryness.
SICCITY
Sic"ci*ty, n. Etym: [L. siccitas, fr. siccus dry.]
Defn: Dryness; aridity; destitution of moisture. [Obs.]
The siccity and dryness of its flesh. Sir T. Browne.
SICE
Sice, n. Etym: [F. six, fr. L. sex six. See Six.]
Defn: The number six at dice.
SICER
Si"cer, n. Etym: [L. sicera. See Cider.]
Defn: A strong drink; cider. [Obs.] Chaucer.