What does sic mean?

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Thus; so. Used to indicate that a quoted passage, especially one containing an error or unconventional spelling, has been retained in its original form or written intentionally.
That from Atomica. And further:
Date: ca. 1859 : intentionally so written; used after a printed word or passage to indicate that it is intended exactly as printed or to indicate that it exactly reproduces an original <~said he seed [sic] it all>
That from the secret PEI Provincial Library Service Online Reference for which you need a PEI library card number to access (hint: PEI library card numbers appear to all start with 2 3392 and are 14 digits long).

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Cindy Crowley's picture
Cindy Crowley on November 12, 2011 - 04:29 Permalink

Ooops.  Sorry it went through twice, didn&#39t think it took the first time; computer was acting up. :/

The Cal's picture
The Cal on October 13, 2014 - 21:14 Permalink

Finally I know what sic means... This entire thread is sic

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