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    In a written sentence, what does the word 'sic' refer to?

    Question #111743. Asked by 29CoveRoad. (Dec 27 09 1:34 PM)


    serpa

    		sic 1 |sik|
    adverb
    used in brackets after a copied or quoted word that appears odd or erroneous to show that the word is quoted exactly as it stands in the original

    New Oxford American Dictionary. The one that was with my computer when I bought it.

    Dec 27 09, 2:12 PM
    rfcneil

    		It is used if a word is spelt incorrectly, but the writer is aware of the mistake, as it may be part of a quote. It is Latin for "thus."

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/notesandqueries/query/0,5753,-23558,00.html

    Dec 27 09, 3:06 PM
    star_gazer

    		Here is an example: sic is used after spelling mistake made by a young Fidel Castro. It is used so to quote Castro's words as they were written.

    A letter written by the 14-year-old Castro to U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, expressing admiration and asking for a $10 bill. Castro writes, "If you like, give me a ten dollar bill green American, because never, I have not seen a ten dollar bill," signing the letter, "Thank you very much. Good by [sic]. Your friend, Fidel Castro."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidel_Castro



    Dec 27 09, 8:36 PM

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